At a glance
Reported students
960
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
239
Sunrise River Elementary School: 960 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
17.7:1 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
- 826
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49.55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Sunrise River Elementary School
Sunrise River Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in North Branch. It is one of 7 current school records connected to North Branch Area Public Schools. NCES reports 960 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 17.7:1, 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 (81.7%) and Asian (7.8%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 River Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.31 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
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.6%
- 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)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.7%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black0.9%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
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 North Branch Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
North Branch Area Education Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
239 reported students
Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
6 reported students
North Branch Area High School
High · Grades 09–12
791 reported students
North Branch Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
615 reported students
Distance Learning Academy Secondary
High · Grades 06–12
52 reported students
Norse Area Learning Center
High · Grades 07–12
41 reported students
Public schools near Sunrise River Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Area High School High · North Branch Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 791 | 0.5 mi |
| Phoenix Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Phoenix Academy Charter School | KG–08 | 156 | 0.7 mi |
| Chisago County Schools' Life Work C High · St. Croix River Education District | 09–12 | 29 | 0.9 mi |
| Distance Learning Acadmy Elementary Elementary · North Branch Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 6 | 0.9 mi |
| North Branch Area Education Center Elementary · North Branch Area Public Schools | PK–KG | 239 | 1 mi |
| Lakeside El. Elementary · Chisago Lakes School District | 02–05 | 804 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunrise River Elementary School
What grades does Sunrise River Elementary School serve?
Sunrise River Elementary School reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Branch Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Sunrise River Elementary School?
Sunrise River Elementary School reported 960 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 826 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunrise River Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 960 students and 54.31 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 River Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunrise River Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Branch Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunrise River Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.6% 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 River Elementary School in?
Sunrise River Elementary School is part of North Branch Area Public Schools, based in North Branch, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunrise River Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Branch Area High School (0.5 mi), Phoenix Academy Charter School (0.7 mi), Chisago County Schools' Life Work C (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.