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#1850 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary School · Bullhead City School District (4378) · Bullhead City, AZ
A Bullhead City School District (4378) elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2645 LANDON DR, Bullhead City, AZ 86429
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunrise Elementary score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sunrise Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,664/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bullhead City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,113
Median home value
$319,900
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave Accelerated Elementary School EastCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Bennett William G ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Diamondback Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 4.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Coyote Canyon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bullhead City School District (4378)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunrise Elementary is listed in Bullhead City School District (4378); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunrise Elementary
Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school in Bullhead City, AZ, part of Bullhead City School District (4378), serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise Elementary
What grades does Sunrise Elementary serve?
Sunrise Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunrise Elementary rank in AZ?
Sunrise Elementary ranks #1,850 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Sunrise Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunrise Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunrise Elementary a charter school?
No, Sunrise Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunrise Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sunrise Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mohave County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (928) 219-3004
- Area population (ZIP 86429)
- 8,695
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 58.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 86429; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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