Sunrise River Elementary School

www.isd138.org/

875 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Sunrise River Elementary, located in North Branch, Minnesota, is a key component of the North Branch Area Public Schools district. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its young students, preparing them for future success in their educational journeys.

As part of the North Branch community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local area to ensure students receive a well-rounded education. The facility on Grand Avenue provides a focused space for instruction, with resources geared toward elementary-level growth. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the North Branch Area Public Schools website serves as the primary hub for updates and communication.

875

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunrise River Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	717
Hispanic	43
Black	6
Asian	64
Two or More	40
American Indian	5

White
717 (81.9 %)
Asian
64 (7.3 %)
Hispanic
43 (4.9 %)
Two or More
40 (4.6 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

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:	North Branch Area Public Schools
Phone:	(651)674-1100
Website:	http://www.isd138.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	875
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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

Grade 1 181

Grade 2 167

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 180

Grade 5 177