Sunrise Elementary

5021 East 13th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001

sunrise.laramie1.org/

315 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a public school serving students within the Laramie County School District 1. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy alongside a broader curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond classroom instruction, Sunrise Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and partnership with parents. The school encourages a collaborative atmosphere where families are actively engaged in the educational process. With its accessible location on East 13th St, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, promoting a sense of belonging and school spirit while maintaining a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and enriching environment for all students.

315

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunrise Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	98
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	23

White
181 (57.5%)
Hispanic
98 (31.1%)
Two or More
23 (7.3%)
Black
12 (3.8%)
Asian
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:	Laramie County School District #1
Phone:	(307)771-2280
Website:	http://sunrise.laramie1.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunrise Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunrise Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	51.4%
Male	153	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)