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Sunrise Elementary School

9943 S. 28TH STREET, YUMA, AZ 85367

Ranked 161 of 246 in Arizona

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About Sunrise Elementary School

Sunrise Elementary School is a public school located in Yuma, Arizona, within the Crane Elementary School District. It serves grades PK–5 and has approximately 650 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1. The school’s academic performance shows that 32% of students are proficient in math and 39% meet or exceed grade-level standards in reading. The student population is mixed hence reflects the cultural diversity of the Yuma community. Sunrise Elementary School gives importance to core academics while collaborating on programs with social-emotional learning, creativity, and hands-on engagement in STEM, art, and music. The school invests about $9,000 per student annually to provide access to quality instruction and technologically driven learning. Families and staff appreciate Sunrise Elementary School for its committed educators and consistent focus on improving academic success and student well-being, hence making it a top choice of school in Arizona.

Sunrise Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9943 S. 28TH STREET, YUMA, AZ 85367

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Phone

(928) 502-8800

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 39% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
650
Total Students
$54791
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 161 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunrise Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 28.2%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 66.5%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 2.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
28.2%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
66.5%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
2.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 650
49.6%
322 Female
50.4%
328 Male

Student Population

650 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

596 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sunrise Elementary has been designated a Purple Star School by the Yuma School District One, meaning it is officially recognised for going above and beyond to support military-connected students and their families.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of learning programs are important at Sunrise Elementary?

Ans. The school puts a lot of emphasis on doing well in school by improving reading, writing, and math skills, as well as asking questions about science.

Q2. Does Sunrise Elementary have music or art classes?

Ans. Yes, students get to do art, music, and performances all year long.

Q3. What do teachers do to help students become leaders?

Ans. Through leadership programs like Student Council and positions of leadership in the classroom.

Q4. How does the school get parents involved in their kids' learning?

Ans. Parents are welcome to attend academic nights, volunteer programs, and meetings to talk about how their child is doing.

Q5. Are there programs that reward students for doing well?

Ans. Yes, the school honours academic and behavioural achievements at assemblies and award ceremonies.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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