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Sunrise Drive Elementary School

Catalina Foothills School District

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Student

At Sunrise Drive, students are the heart of everything we do!

We’re a vibrant, student-centered community where curiosity is celebrated, creativity thrives, and every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to shine. From the classroom to the playground, learning here is an adventure—full of discovery, connection, and joy. At Sunrise Drive, every day is a new opportunity to grow, dream big, and make a difference!

Student

Across our campus, students are bringing learning to life by applying their knowledge and skills to real-world experiences.

Whether they’re designing creative projects, solving real-world problems, collaborating with classmates, or presenting their ideas to the community, our students are making meaningful connections between what they learn in the classroom and the world around them. At Sunrise Drive, learning isn’t just about memorizing facts—it’s about thinking critically, working creatively, and making an impact.

student

Sunrise Drive students consistently demonstrate exceptional achievement on standardized tests in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Their strong performance reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our talented teachers, and the support of our families. Through a focus on deep understanding, critical thinking, and personalized learning, Sunrise Drive prepares students not just to excel on assessments, but to build the skills they need for future success. We are proud of the academic excellence that thrives across our campus!

Professor

At Sunrise Drive, we believe in expanding learning beyond the classroom by building strong partnerships with experts from the University of Arizona.

Through these collaborations, our students engage in hands-on experiences in science and robotics, working with real-world researchers, engineers, and innovators. These partnerships spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire students to see themselves as future scientists, problem-solvers, and creators. By connecting classroom learning to real-world expertise, we empower students to dream bigger and reach higher.

At a Glance

It’s good to be at Sunrise! Find out why.

A

Arizona Department of Education Letter Grade

 


 

 

488

Currently enrolled students

 


1

Language partial immersion program option

(Mandarin Chinese)

 

100

Sunrise Drive Elementary School earned a perfect score from the Arizona Department of Education this year.  They are the only school in Arizona that received a 100!

 

 

22:1

Student-to-teacher ratio

 

 

14

Awards won at the 2025 Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation in 2025

(more than any other elementary school)

 

22

Homeroom teachers in grades K-5 instruct students in Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Health.

 

 

Dozens

of clubs and co-curriculars

 

 

20+

Awards won in FIRST Lego League regional and state championships

We're a National Blue Ribbon School!

Principal

What our parents are saying...

"This is a wonderful school where teachers truly care about students. My children were made to feel welcomed and included from day 1, even starting in the middle of a challenging year for all schools. They have beautiful outdoor learning spaces that they utilize to the greatest extent. The teachers are kind and creative and highly qualified. I have one child who participates in the gifted program and loves it and one child who receives special education services and they are incredibly inclusive and wonderful with her. All my children made friends right away and love their teachers and the specials that are offered. The parent community is caring and involved, I cannot say enough good things about this school!" Pictured: Principal Andrea Davidson

Teacher

What our parents are saying...

"My daughter has had a great experience at this school. The educational programming is phenomenal and challenges her. She is pushed to be a critical thinker and problem solver. She loves going to school and constantly talks about what she has learned after the school day. My daughter participates in kindness and social lessons taught by the school counselor and teachers. When I am on campus, I always see students being kind to one another. In addition, she has students in her class with special needs and the students are inclusive and kind. The school also offers great opportunities after school through the Community Schools program. My daughter has taken several classes and enjoyed them."

Students

What our parents are saying...

"The Chinese immersion program is great. This is the best program in Tucson right now for native English speakers to learn Chinese."

 

Your Adventure Begins at Sunrise Drive!

Enrollment is now open for all students! Wondering if Sunrise Drive Elementary is the right fit for your family? Schedule a tour—we’d love to show you what makes our learning community so special!