Sunrise Elementary

724 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary, located in the Puyallup School District at 2323 39th Ave SE, serves the educational needs of students in the surrounding residential community. As part of a larger district known for its commitment to academic standards and student development, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, social-emotional growth, and community engagement.

The school is typical of the suburban elementary settings found in Puyallup, offering a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and student participation. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Sunrise Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transitions by fostering a balance of rigorous instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a safe, inclusive culture for learners of all backgrounds.

724

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunrise Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	145
Black	53
Asian	41
Two or More	116
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	33

White
324 (44.8%)
Hispanic
145 (20.0%)
Two or More
116 (16.0%)
Black
53 (7.3%)
Asian
41 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
33 (4.6%)
American Indian
12 (1.7%)

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:	N/A
District:	Puyallup School District
Phone:	(253)841-8744
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 23

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 118

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunrise Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	111
Grade 6	118

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunrise Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	47.8%
Male	378	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)