At a glance
Reported students
1,015
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
61.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
553
Sunrise Elementary: 1,015 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,107
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Sunrise Elementary
Sunrise Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Blaine. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Anoka-Hennepin School District. NCES reports 1,015 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.1%) and Black (18.3%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sunrise Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 61.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.1%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black18.3%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anoka-Hennepin School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oxbow Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,114 reported students
Ramsey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
910 reported students
Andover Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,165 reported students
Rum River Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
850 reported students
Brookside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
779 reported students
Champlin/Brooklyn Pk Acd MathEnvSci
Elementary · Grades PK–05
727 reported students
Public schools near Sunrise Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heron Elementary Elementary · Centennial Public School District | KG–05 | 707 | 2.3 mi |
| Lino Lakes Elementary Elementary · Forest Lake Public School District | PK–05 | 501 | 2.4 mi |
| Northpoint Elementary Elementary · Spring Lake Park Public Schools | KG–04 | 488 | 2.7 mi |
| Centennial Elementary Elementary · Centennial Public School District | PK–05 | 502 | 3.1 mi |
| Rice Lake Elementary Elementary · Centennial Public School District | KG–05 | 687 | 4.3 mi |
| Early Childhood Center Elementary · Centennial Public School District | PK–KG | 109 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Elementary
What grades does Sunrise Elementary serve?
Sunrise Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anoka-Hennepin School District.
How many students attend Sunrise Elementary?
Sunrise Elementary reported 1,015 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,107 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 1,015 students and 61.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunrise Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunrise Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anoka-Hennepin School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunrise Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sunrise Elementary in?
Sunrise Elementary is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District, based in Anoka, MN, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunrise Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blue Heron Elementary (2.3 mi), Lino Lakes Elementary (2.4 mi), Northpoint Elementary (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.