SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunrise El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Penn-Trafford SD school district, located in Irwin, PA with about 313 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Sunrise El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 171 Sunrise Dr. in Irwin, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Norwin School District. As part of a district known for its focus on academic performance and community-oriented education, the school provides a foundational learning environment for children in the surrounding residential areas of Westmoreland County. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual development and social growth, typically catering to students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere, emphasizing core curriculum areas such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. By maintaining strong ties to the Irwin community and prioritizing a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and students, Sunrise Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Sunrise El Sch at (724) 864-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

171 Sunrise Dr
Irwin, PA 15642-8838
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SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Irwin, PA with about 313 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Penn-Trafford SD
Total Students:
313
Teachers:
21.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 313 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.