- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sturgeon Bay, WI
Sunrise Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551461001895
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Sturgeon Bay · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
School address
District: Sturgeon Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551461001895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sunrise Elementary held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 551461001895 · Sturgeon Bay, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 12.6:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgeon Bay High (348 students)
Sunrise Elementary held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgeon Bay H
Sturgeon Bay High
348 students
- Walker Middle
Walker Middle
228 students
- Sawyer Element
Sawyer Elementary
223 students
- This school
Sunrise Elementary
214 students
What this shows Sunrise Elementary reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Elementary compares
Sunrise Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$17,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Sunrise Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Sturgeon Bay School District reports $17,877 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sawyer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Sturgeon Bay
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sturgeon Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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?
46.8% of students at Sunrise Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Elementary is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sturgeon Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Elementary ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sturgeon Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Sturgeon Bay School District?
Besides Sunrise Elementary, Sturgeon Bay School District also operates Sturgeon Bay High (348 students), Walker Middle (228 students), and Sawyer Elementary (223 students). See the Sturgeon Bay School District district page for the complete list.