Sunrise Elementary School

Summary:

Sunrise Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ocala, Florida, serving 1,017 students in grades PK-4. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged students.

Despite its diverse student body, Sunrise Elementary School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently had a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.6% to 49.0% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Sunrise Elementary's test scores are consistently lower than the state and Marion district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 25% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 44% in the district and 53% statewide. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 71.6% to 73.33%, suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Sunrise Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Marion district, it becomes clear that Sunrise is underperforming. For example, Saddlewood Elementary School has significantly higher test scores, a lower chronic absenteeism rate, and a higher SchoolDigger ranking. Despite the challenges faced by Sunrise Elementary School, there are opportunities for improvement, and targeted interventions and support could help the school better serve its students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

375 Marion Oaks Crse
Ocala, FL 34473

(352) 671-6200

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
2016^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,875

Students who attend Sunrise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
High:	Dunnellon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 1,275

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.4%

African American:

27.2%

White:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunrise Elementary School ranks worse than 89.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.71. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Sunrise Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Marion School District. Student population at Sunrise Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.4%), African American (27.2%), White (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School is 18.4. 26 elementary schools in the Marion School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sunrise Elementary School employs 69 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunrise Elementary School is $9,875. 30 elementary schools in the Marion School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunrise Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunrise Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	37.21	1103^rd	1688	34.7%
2007	42.95	1076^th	1786	39.8%
2011	31.71	1455^th	1985	26.7%
2012	34.11	1336^th	1984	32.7%
2013	26.73	1578^th	2029	22.2%
2014	21.34	1723^rd	2064	16.5%
2016	11.89	1934^th	2087	7.3%
2017	34.41	1384^th	2112	34.5%
2018	16.41	1865^th	2118	11.9%
2019	13.34	1991^st	2182	8.8%
2021	27.56	1633^rd	2247	27.3%
2022	23.68	1743^rd	2219	21.5%
2023	22.30	1821^st	2240	18.7%
2024	15.71	2016^th	2256	10.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunrise Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	484	28	1	99	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1992	514	43	2	103	0	n/a	n/a	0	662
1993	549	48	2	119	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1994	595	54	5	131	0	n/a	n/a	0	785
1995	518	77	6	169	1	n/a	n/a	0	771
1996	518	77	6	169	1	n/a	n/a	0	771
1997	570	83	2	209	0	n/a	n/a	0	864
1998	595	90	2	222	3	n/a	n/a	0	912
1999	590	108	2	243	2	n/a	n/a	0	945
2000	526	110	1	260	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
2001	462	138	2	276	3	n/a	n/a	0	881
2002	433	120	12	334	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
2003	433	120	12	334	0	n/a	n/a	0	899
2004	393	125	17	355	0	n/a	n/a	0	890
2005	387	145	20	392	2	n/a	n/a	0	946
2006	396	189	19	432	8	n/a	n/a	0	1044
2007	356	220	24	469	16	n/a	n/a	94	1179
2008	396	279	28	537	18	n/a	n/a	96	1354
2009	280	222	10	350	12	n/a	n/a	91	965
2010	253	209	14	352	11	n/a	n/a	69	908
2011	170	170	3	344	8	3	36	0	734
2012	158	171	4	295	4	2	38	0	672
2013	172	209	6	286	4	2	53	0	732
2014	164	222	6	323	3	1	42	0	761
2015	199	203	6	358	1	2	41	0	810
2016	230	207	9	331	1	1	50	0	829
2017	208	186	6	329	0	1	37	0	767
2018	243	175	5	347	2	4	40	0	816
2019	219	173	6	384	3	3	48	0	836
2020	213	177	4	380	5	0	50	0	829
2021	173	180	4	362	2	1	42	0	764
2022	208	216	7	398	2	2	37	0	870
2023	236	239	8	477	1	1	55	0	1017
2024	216	347	8	643	1	1	59	0	1275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunrise Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	612	34.0	18.0	49.7
1992	662	35.0	18.9	42.3
1993	718	37.0	19.4	1.9
1994	785	40.0	19.6	20.6
1995	771	39.0	19.8	47.2
1996	771	39.0	19.8	47.2
1997	864	42.0	20.6	50.6
1998	912	45.0	20.3	51.2
1999	945	44.0	21.5	66.6
2000	897	46.0	19.5	65.1
2001	881	44.0	20.0	72.6
2002	899	45.0	20.0	43.8
2003	899	45.0	20.0	43.8
2004	890	51.0	17.5	70.1
2005	946	53.0	17.8	76.4
2006	1044	57.0	18.3	69.8
2007	1179	69.0	17.1	73.9
2008	1354	79.0	17.1	81.6
2009	965	69.8	15.3	79.2
2010	908	61.0	14.8	91.3
2011	734	51.0	14.3	82.3
2012	672	45.0	14.9	86.6
2013	732	48.0	15.2	85.5
2014	761	39.0	19.5	55.8
2015	810	45.0	18.0	74
2016	829	55.0	15.0	74.7
2017	767	49.0	15.6	77.4
2018	816	51.0	16.0	81
2019	836	48.0	17.4	69.6
2020	829	51.0	16.2	68.8
2021	764	47.0	16.2	71.6
2022	870	46.0	18.9	73.3
2023	1017	55.0	18.4	73.3
2024	1275	69.0	18.4	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunrise Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	612	34.0	18.0	49.7
1992	662	35.0	18.9	42.3
1993	718	37.0	19.4	1.9
1994	785	40.0	19.6	20.6
1995	771	39.0	19.8	47.2
1996	771	39.0	19.8	47.2
1997	864	42.0	20.6	50.6
1998	912	45.0	20.3	51.2
1999	945	44.0	21.5	66.6
2000	897	46.0	19.5	65.1
2001	881	44.0	20.0	72.6
2002	899	45.0	20.0	43.8
2003	899	45.0	20.0	43.8
2004	890	51.0	17.5	70.1
2005	946	53.0	17.8	76.4
2006	1044	57.0	18.3	69.8
2007	1179	69.0	17.1	73.9
2008	1354	79.0	17.1	81.6
2009	965	69.8	15.3	79.2
2010	908	61.0	14.8	91.3
2011	734	51.0	14.3	82.3
2012	672	45.0	14.9	86.6
2013	732	48.0	15.2	85.5
2014	761	39.0	19.5	55.8
2015	810	45.0	18.0	74
2016	829	55.0	15.0	74.7
2017	767	49.0	15.6	77.4
2018	816	51.0	16.0	81
2019	836	48.0	17.4	69.6
2020	829	51.0	16.2	68.8
2021	764	47.0	16.2	71.6
2022	870	46.0	18.9	73.3
2023	1017	55.0	18.4	73.3
2024	1275	69.0	18.4	66.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunrise Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$751 (9.5%)	$7,137 (90.5%)	$7,888
2019	$1,134 (13.1%)	$7,492 (86.9%)	$8,625
2020	$921 (10.4%)	$7,922 (89.6%)	$8,843
2021	$1,060 (11.4%)	$8,210 (88.6%)	$9,271
2022	$1,948 (20.1%)	$7,727 (79.9%)	$9,675
2023	$1,893 (19.2%)	$7,982 (80.8%)	$9,875

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunrise Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1991^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1821^st of 2240 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)	37	42	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary School)	33	43	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunrise Elementary School)	40	39	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunrise Elementary School)	44	43	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	836	1017	21.7%
African American	173	239	38.2%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	384	477	24.2%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	219	236	7.8%
Two or More Races	48	55	14.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.6%	73.3%	3.6%

Schools Near Sunrise Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunrise Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	375 Marion Oaks Crse	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6200	1,275	69	18.4	66.5%	216 (16.9%)	347 (27.2%)	643 (50.4%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (4.6%)	15.7	2016^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.6%		22.3	1821^st of 2240 public elementary schools	18.7%	195	36.0	38.0	30.0			46.0	40.0	27.0				25.0		$9,875	$1,893	$7,982
Marion Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 Marion Oaks Trl	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7975	1,050	69	15.2	66.4%	321 (30.6%)	161 (15.3%)	493 (47.0%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	59 (5.6%)	22.7	1829^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.9%		21.3	1861^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.9%	32	34.0	33.0	42.0			41.0	45.0	46.0				38.0		$11,680	$2,501	$9,179
Hammett Bowen Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4397 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7900	970	55	17.6	53.3%	350 (36.1%)	134 (13.8%)	390 (40.2%)	36 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	56 (5.8%)	55.8	950^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.9%		54.4	985^th of 2240 public elementary schools	56.0%	35	59.0	55.0	52.0			55.0	71.0	54.0				52.0		$10,551	$1,861	$8,691
Belleview-Santos Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9600 SE Us Highway 441	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6260	666	36	18.5	63.2%	348 (52.3%)	71 (10.7%)	214 (32.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.7%)	25	1770^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.5%		23.6	1781^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.5%	11	35.0	38.0	47.0			49.0	45.0	40.0				35.0		$10,441	$1,915	$8,525
Belleview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5556 SE County Highway 484	Belleview	34420	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6100	675	37	18.2	68.1%	372 (55.1%)	71 (10.5%)	189 (28.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.8%)	27	1710^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		44.3	1221^st of 2240 public elementary schools	45.5%	489	48.0	34.0	42.0			54.0	36.0	41.0				41.0		$9,691	$1,455	$8,237
Shady Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5959 S Magnolia Ave	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4085	683	36	18.9	54.3%	347 (50.8%)	84 (12.3%)	195 (28.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.3%)	39.8	1349^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		60.5	826^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.1%	523	39.0	58.0	49.0			47.0	71.0	44.0				44.0		$10,152	$1,758	$8,393
Ina A.Colen Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	5080 SW 66th Ct. Rd.	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 304-6787	435	26	16.7	15.4%	222 (51.0%)	20 (4.6%)	143 (32.9%)	18 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.4%)	78.6	444^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	77.0	57.0	67.0	69.0	65.0	89.0	82.0	65.0	80.0	78.0	100.0	51.0	76.0	$22,539	$80	$22,459
Legacy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8496 Juniper Rd	Ocala	34480	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-0800	691	42	16.4	69.9%	230 (33.3%)	172 (24.9%)	236 (34.2%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (6.4%)	16.5	1996^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.5%		20.9	1876^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.3%	120	36.0	36.0	34.0			46.0	36.0	36.0				24.0		$11,050	$2,265	$8,784
Saddlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SW 43rd Ct	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4075	1,000	53	18.8	56.1%	306 (30.6%)	242 (24.2%)	317 (31.7%)	61 (6.1%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.0%)	51.3	1067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.7%		51.4	1068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	1	56.0	49.0	58.0			62.0	53.0	60.0				43.0		$10,365	$1,882	$8,484
Harbour View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8445 SE 147th Pl	Summerfield	34491	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6110	857	47	18.2	68.5%	436 (50.9%)	66 (7.7%)	299 (34.9%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (5.1%)	19.6	1910^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.3%		13.8	2059^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.1%	149	41.0	33.0	39.0			42.0	30.0	34.0				43.0		$10,686	$2,200	$8,485

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise Elementary School

How many students attend Sunrise Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,275 students attended Sunrise Elementary School.

Is Sunrise Elementary School a good school?

Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Sunrise Elementary School?

Students at Sunrise Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 27% African American, 17% White, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Sunrise Elementary School in?

Marion

What schools do graduates of Sunrise Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sunrise Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
High : Dunnellon High School

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