SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunrise Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greater Albany Public SD 8J school district, located in Albany, OR with about 382 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 24 teachers, Sunrise 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 Elementary School is a public primary school located in Albany, Oregon, serving students within the Greater Albany Public School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, working to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school’s mission centers on inclusive excellence, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a balanced curriculum and a variety of enrichment opportunities. By leveraging resources from the broader Albany school district, Sunrise Elementary works to integrate technology and evidence-based teaching practices into its classrooms. Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in the school community through active volunteerism and involvement with the school's outreach programs, which aim to strengthen the partnership between families and educators to ensure long-term student success.

For more information, contact Sunrise Elementary School at (541) 967-4608 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.