- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Branch, MN
Sunrise River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272382003514
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise River Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise River Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: North Branch Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272382003514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Sunrise River Elementary School grew from 875 students in 2022-23 to 945 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 272382003514 · North Branch, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
960 enr · 19.6:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Branch Area High School (791 students)
Sunrise River Elementary School grew from 875 students in 2022-23 to 945 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 49.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sunrise River Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sunrise River Elementary School
960 students
- North Branch A
North Branch Area High School
791 students
- North Branch A
North Branch Area Middle School
615 students
- North Branch A 239
North Branch Area Education Center
239 students
- Distance Learn 52
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
52 students
- Norse Area Lea 41
Norse Area Learning Center
41 students
What this shows Sunrise River Elementary School reports 960 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise River Elementary School compares
Sunrise River Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
960
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 82% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Sunrise River Elementary School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Branch Area Public Schools reports $12,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise River Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Area High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Branch Area Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Distance Learning Academy Secondary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norse Area Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise River Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 52:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~960 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise River Elementary School
How many students attend Sunrise River Elementary School?
Sunrise River Elementary School has 960 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Branch, MN. CCD year-over-year: 875 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise River Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise River Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Sunrise River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise River Elementary School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise River Elementary School?
Sunrise River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunrise River Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise River Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Branch, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in North Branch Area Public Schools?
Besides Sunrise River Elementary School, North Branch Area Public Schools also operates North Branch Area High School (791 students), North Branch Area Middle School (615 students), and North Branch Area Education Center (239 students). See the North Branch Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.