SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 438 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, SUNRISE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY School, located at 5300 Holman Road in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a dedicated educational facility operating under the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district committed to student success, SUNRISE ELEMENTARY emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for their future educational pursuits.
The school maintains an active presence within the Las Cruces community, utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about school policies, upcoming events, and instructional resources. By providing a structured and collaborative atmosphere, SUNRISE ELEMENTARY strives to cultivate a sense of belonging among its student body while encouraging parental involvement. Through its commitment to high standards and accessible communication, the school serves as a vital resource for families in the Holman Road area, helping students build the necessary skills to transition successfully to middle school.
For more information, contact SUNRISE ELEMENTARY at (505) 527-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
(505) 527-5800
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 438 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LAS CRUCES
- Total Students:
- 438
- Teachers:
- 25.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 438 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 85.2%
- White
- 11.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.