Sunrise Elementary School

Sunrise Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
4485 Sunrise School Rd,  De Soto, MO
3.3
335 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Armand Spurgin
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
33%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
324:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
91.9%
Black
3.6%
Hispanic
2.4%
Two or more races
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/11/2025
The amount of favoritism is insane. My child started 7th grade here and everyone was so mean to her we had to pull her out the following year and homeschool. The amount of trauma she’s experienced from her peers and staff is ridiculous. Staff is no help when it comes to bullying, they all turn a bli...
5.0 other
10/17/2019
i loved Sunrise R9 I wish that it had a high school. I know going for my Bachelor of Science and I think back to my elementary K through 8 experience more than I think back to my high school experience. The smaller class size and close one-on-one action with every teacher develops relationships that...
1.0 parent
10/29/2017
A huge disappointment! I agree with the other parent. Unless you grew up in this school, you won’t fit in. I have never ever seen such blunt favoritism in my life! It’s disgusting. My child’s self esteem has sure taken big hit in just 2 short months. I wouldn’t recommend this school to anyone. They...
5.0 parent
8/24/2015
My son loves this school as I do too! It feels like a private school because of the smaller class size and the teachers care about the children. We have a new principal that started last year and she has made great changes to benefit the students and keeping up with our technology world. The student...

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Sunrise Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 4485 Sunrise School Rd in De Soto, MO. The school has a total enrollment of 335 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Sunrise Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Twin City Christian Academy, Christian Outreach School, Hope Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what De Soto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sunrise Elementary School.

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