- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · White Bear Lake, MN
Sunrise Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 274236001049
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Park Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Park Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Park Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: White Bear Lake School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 274236001049 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sunrise Park Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 274236001049 · White Bear Lake, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 14.9:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students)
Sunrise Park Middle held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sunrise Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Bear Nor
White Bear North Campus Senior
1,359 students
- White Bear Sou
White Bear South Campus Senior
1,111 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
922 students
- This school
Sunrise Park Middle
743 students
- Matoska Intern 543
Matoska International
543 students
- Otter Lake Ele 492
Otter Lake Elementary
492 students
What this shows Sunrise Park Middle reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise Park Middle compares
Sunrise Park Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$15,111
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Bear Lake School District reports $15,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Bear North Campus Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Bear South Campus Senior | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matoska International | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otter Lake Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Park Middle
How many students attend Sunrise Park Middle?
Sunrise Park Middle has 743 students enrolled. It is a middle school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Park Middle is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Park Middle?
29.3% of students at Sunrise Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Park Middle?
Sunrise Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Park Middle rank among middle schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Park Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in White Bear Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in White Bear Lake School District?
Besides Sunrise Park Middle, White Bear Lake School District also operates White Bear North Campus Senior (1,359 students), White Bear South Campus Senior (1,111 students), and Central Middle (922 students). See the White Bear Lake School District district page for the complete list.