Needs Improvement
#263 of 301 schools in WY
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5021 East 13th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunrise Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheyenne), 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
$74,149
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Baggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Dildine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Lebhart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 103 | 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.
Laramie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #26 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunrise Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunrise Elementary
Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunrise Elementary
What grades does Sunrise Elementary serve?
Sunrise Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary is 11.5:1. 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 WY?
Sunrise Elementary ranks #263 of 301 schools in WY.
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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
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.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunrise Elementary?
39.3% of students at Sunrise Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (307) 771-2280
- Area population (ZIP 82001)
- 37,955
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 82001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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