Enrollment
960
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunrise River Elementary School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunrise River Elementary School
Sunrise River Elementary School is a large elementary school in North Branch, Minnesota, enrolling 960 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 94% of state schools at 960 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Branch Area Public Schools also operates North Branch Area High School (791 students) and North Branch Area Middle School (615 students) alongside Sunrise River Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunrise River Elementary School compares
Sunrise River Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Branch Area Public Schools, which includes Sunrise River Elementary School.
$12,435
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 60.0%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~960 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunrise River Elementary School a good school?
Sunrise River Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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