- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kearney, NE
Sunrise Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317239000425
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #13 of 15
- public schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Middle School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Kearney, NE.
School address
District: Kearney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317239000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sunrise Middle School shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 317239000425 · Kearney, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 12.5:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High School (1,663 students)
Sunrise Middle School shrank from 577 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High S
Kearney High School
1,663 students
- Horizon Middle 648
Horizon Middle School
648 students
- This school 536
Sunrise Middle School
536 students
- Meadowlark Ele 417
Meadowlark Elementary School
417 students
- Kenwood Elemen 398
Kenwood Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem 397
Northeast Elementary School
397 students
What this shows Sunrise Middle School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Middle School compares
Sunrise Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 25% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Sunrise Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Kearney Public Schools reports $11,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowlark Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Middle School
How many students attend Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kearney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 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 Middle School?
38.6% of students at Sunrise Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Middle School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in Kearney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Middle School?
Sunrise Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Middle School ranks #13 of 15 public schools in Kearney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney Public Schools?
Besides Sunrise Middle School, Kearney Public Schools also operates Kearney High School (1,663 students), Horizon Middle School (648 students), and Meadowlark Elementary School (417 students). See the Kearney Public Schools district page for the complete list.