Sunrise Drive Elementary School

Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)

sdes.cfsd16.org

525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunrise Drive Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the foothills of Tucson, Arizona, serving as part of the Catalina Foothills School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust, well-rounded curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual curiosity and character development. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, creating a supportive learning environment that encourages children to reach their full potential within a close-knit, community-focused atmosphere.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Sunrise Drive is recognized for its dedication to the "whole child," integrating arts, physical education, and technology into the daily student experience. The school benefits from active parent involvement and a professional faculty that prioritizes personalized instruction. By maintaining high standards and a nurturing culture, Sunrise Drive consistently establishes itself as a standout educational institution in the region, preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

525

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	127
Black	6
Asian	68
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
259 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
127 (24.2 %)
Asian
68 (13.0 %)
Two or More
59 (11.2 %)
Black
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Catalina Foothills Unified District (4410)
Phone:	(520)209-7900
Website:	http://sdes.cfsd16.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 63

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 114