Excellent
#56 of 451 schools in ND
Top 12% in state
Sunrise Elementary School
Elementary School · Bismarck 1 · Bismarck, ND
A Bismarck 1 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3800 Nickerson Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunrise Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunrise Elementary School 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,684/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bismarck), 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
$105,108
Median home value
$383,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Robert Place Miller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Shiloh Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Rita Murphy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bismarck 1
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #1 of 26
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunrise Elementary School is listed in BISMARCK 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunrise Elementary School
Sunrise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bismarck, ND, part of Bismarck 1, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
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 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 15:1. 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 ND?
Sunrise Elementary School ranks #56 of 451 schools in ND.
What is Sunrise Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunrise Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
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?
12.3% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Burleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (701) 323-4300
- Area population (ZIP 58503)
- 37,081
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 58503; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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