- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
Sunrise School
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200326
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Utah
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise School has class sizes larger than 75% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise School ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Sunrise School grew from 602 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 490014200326 · Sandy, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 24:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Sunrise School grew from 602 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sunrise School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 647
Sunrise School
647 students
What this shows Sunrise School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunrise School compares
Sunrise School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 70% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Utah - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Sunrise School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunrise School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise School
How many students attend Sunrise School?
Sunrise School has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise School is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise School?
8.5% of students at Sunrise School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise School?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise School?
Sunrise School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise School ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Sunrise School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.