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Sunrise Elementary School

7070 Grand Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To Learn, Grow, Achieve: Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day

School Rankings

Sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1072 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
33%
36%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sunrise Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
537 students attend Sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sunrise Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Sunrise Elementary School located?
Sunrise Elementary School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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