SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

sunrise.bismarckschools.org/

445 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary School, located at 3800 Nickerson Ave in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a prominent member of the Bismarck Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment where young learners can build a strong academic foundation while developing essential social and emotional skills. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, focusing on student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

As part of the Bismarck school system, Sunrise Elementary utilizes the district’s established educational standards to ensure students receive a well-rounded experience. The school community—comprising dedicated faculty, staff, and families—works collaboratively to promote engagement and academic achievement. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, faculty directories, or specific programs, the school’s official website at http://www.sunrise.bismarckschools.org serves as a primary resource for parents and community members.

445

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	12
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	26

White
367 (82.5%)
American Indian
26 (5.8%)
Two or More
25 (5.6%)
Hispanic
12 (2.7%)
Black
11 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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:	BISMARCK 1
Phone:	(701)323-4300
Website:	http://sunrise.bismarckschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	49.9%
Male	223	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)