SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,017 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sunrise Elementary School is a public school located in Ocala, Florida, serving the Marion Oaks community as part of the Marion County Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades PK–5. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility among its diverse student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of Marion County Public Schools, emphasizing rigorous instruction and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Sunrise Elementary works to prepare its students for middle school transitions while encouraging parental involvement and partnerships. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are equipped with the essential skills needed for lifelong learning.

1,017

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	477
Black	239
Asian	8
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
477 (46.9 %)
Black
239 (23.5 %)
White
236 (23.2 %)
Two or More
55 (5.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	1,017
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	843
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 44

Kindergarten 185

Grade 1 216

Grade 2 201

Grade 3 187

Grade 4 184