SUNRISE ELEM.

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary School, located at 4485 Sunrise School Rd in De Soto, Missouri, serves as the primary educational facility for the Sunrise R-IX School District. As a small, rural public school, it is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the local community, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where educators can work closely with students to meet individual learning needs.

The district operates with a focus on community involvement and transparency, utilizing its official website to keep families informed about school activities, board policies, and academic resources. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and students, Sunrise Elementary aims to create a safe and effective learning environment that prepares its young learners for their future academic endeavors.

318

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNRISE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	309
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	6

White
309 (97.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Hispanic
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SUNRISE R-IX
Phone:	(636)586-6660
Website:	http://WWW.SUNRISE-R9.ORG
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 33