Below Average
#1422 of 1,815 schools in CO
Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
7070 GRAND VALLEY DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher
16.3:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher
16.3:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Colorado schools
#1,422 of 1,815
In Colorado Springs
#141 of 180
public schools
In district
#16 of 18
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
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About Sunrise Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of. Sunrise Elementary School serves approximately 537 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunrise Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,422 of 1,815 schools in CO.
Structured state assessment records for Sunrise Elementary School show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 6.2
- CO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at Sunrise Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sunrise Elementary School — Students at Sunrise Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CO CMAS (2024-25)
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.7/10.
How Sunrise Elementary School Compares
See how Sunrise Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
7070 GRAND VALLEY DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunrise Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Talbott STEAM Innovation School (rated 7.8/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Widefield Elementary School of the Arts (rated 7.8/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Colorado Springs, see our Colorado Springs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 80911 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,105
Median Home Value
$348,900
Median Rent
$1,643/mo
Population
34,296
College Educated
23.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Avg Commute
23.8 min
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Median Age
35.5
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| Aspen Ridge Preparatory School Erie, CO | 4.8 |
| Avery/Parsons Elementary School Buena Vista, CO | 4.8 |
| Blue Heron Elementary School Littleton, CO | 4.8 |
| Centennial Elementary School Evans, CO | 4.8 |
| Centennial Elementary School Broomfield, CO | 4.8 |
| Clayton Partnership School Thornton, CO | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunrise Elementary School
What grades does Sunrise Elementary School serve?
Sunrise Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?
Sunrise Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunrise Elementary School rank in CO?
Sunrise Elementary School ranks #1,422 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sunrise Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunrise Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunrise Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunrise Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunrise Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunrise Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunrise Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Sunrise Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (719) 391-3415
Resources & Links
District
School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of- District Enrollment
- 9,377
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,732
- District Rank
- #16 of 18
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