Sunrise School

sunrise.canyonsdistrict.org/

602 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunrise School, located in Sandy, Utah, is a specialized educational facility within the Canyons School District. It is designed to serve students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, offering a highly supportive environment tailored to meet the unique learning needs of each individual. The school focuses on functional life skills, sensory integration, and communication development, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to progress toward their personal potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

The school is staffed by a dedicated team of special education professionals, including teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals, who work collaboratively to create individualized education programs (IEPs). By fostering a partnership between families and educators, Sunrise School strives to provide a holistic approach to student growth, helping children build independence and engage meaningfully within their community.

602

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunrise School
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	47
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	6

White
470 (78.1 %)
Asian
47 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (7.1 %)
Two or More
31 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)

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:	Canyons District
Phone:	(801)826-9550
Website:	http://sunrise.canyonsdistrict.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	602
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 113