Sunrise Drive Elementary School

5301 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5% in AZ
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Sunrise Drive Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sunrise Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunrise Drive Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#85 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
64%
34%
76%
40%
55-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
29%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
47%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunrise Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sunrise Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Sunrise Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzanita School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
469 students attend Sunrise Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sunrise Drive Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunrise Drive Elementary School?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunrise Drive Elementary School offer ?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunrise Drive Elementary School part of?
Sunrise Drive Elementary School is part of Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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