SUNRISE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunrise Acres Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 841 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 54 teachers, Sunrise Acres Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Acres Elementary School, located in the heart of Las Vegas at 211 28th St., serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clark County School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into its local community, focusing on providing essential academic instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the 89101 area. The school is committed to the core mission of preparing its diverse student body for future academic success by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Sunrise Acres often acts as a hub for community engagement and support services. The school staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of its students, many of whom come from the surrounding urban residential areas. By emphasizing a safe and structured environment, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and provide the necessary resources—such as supplemental programs and social-emotional support—to help every child reach their potential despite the challenges inherent in a busy city district.

For more information, contact Sunrise Acres Elementary School at (702) 799-7912 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

211 28th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
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SUNRISE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 841 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
841
Teachers:
54
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 841 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNRISE ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
71.6%
Black or African American
20.0%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.