- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sunrise Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530000100478 · Enumclaw, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.3:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Enumclaw Sr High School (1,333 students)
Sunrise Elementary held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enumclaw Sr Hi
Enumclaw Sr High School
1,333 students
- Enumclaw Middl 522
Enumclaw Middle School
522 students
- Thunder Mounta 506
Thunder Mountain Middle School
506 students
- Byron Kibler E 442
Byron Kibler Elementary School
442 students
- Black Diamond 414
Black Diamond Elementary
414 students
- This school 382
Sunrise Elementary
382 students
What this shows Sunrise Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elementary compares
Sunrise Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Enumclaw School District reports $16,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.