Enrollment
382
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enumclaw, WA
Sunrise Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530000100478
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Enumclaw · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Enumclaw, WA.
School address
District: Enumclaw School District · Washington
NCES ID 530000100478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunrise Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunrise Elementary
Sunrise Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Enumclaw, Washington, enrolling 382 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #147.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Enumclaw's elementary schools, it stands alongside Byron Kibler Elementary School (442 students): Sunrise Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 17:1).
Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students) and Enumclaw Middle School (522 students) alongside Sunrise Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunrise Elementary compares
Sunrise Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 44% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Sunrise Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enumclaw School District, which includes Sunrise Elementary.
$15,976
Per student
-18%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 67.7%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sunrise Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enumclaw Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Mountain Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Kibler Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Black Diamond Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Enumclaw
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enumclaw, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Elementary?
25.2% of students at Sunrise Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Enumclaw, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunrise Elementary rank among public schools in Enumclaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Enumclaw, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Enumclaw on the city page.
Is Sunrise Elementary a good school?
Sunrise Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Enumclaw School District?
Besides Sunrise Elementary, Enumclaw School District also operates Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students), Enumclaw Middle School (522 students), and Thunder Mountain Middle School (506 students). See the Enumclaw School District district page for the complete list.
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