Catalina Foothills School District
Welcome to
Sunrise Drive
5301 E. Sunrise Drive | Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: 520-209-7900
Early Release Hours 8:00am - 1:30pm
K-AM: 8:00am - 11:00am
School Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Office Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Sunrise Drive Elementary is a vibrant, student-centered learning community and the home of Catalina Foothills School District’s Mandarin immersion program. Here, students bring learning to life through real-world experiences—whether building catapults, analyzing scientific data, or reporting the weather in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
We are proud to be a National Blue Ribbon School and an A+ School of Excellence!
Inclusivity
We prioritize inclusivity by actively promoting a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
Exciting things are blooming at Sunrise Drive—
don’t miss our upcoming events full of fun, learning, and celebration!
Stay up to date on the latest news, events, and opportunities that make our community vibrant and engaging.
February 27, 2026
Send a 加油 (jiā yóu—“Let’s go!”) to our CFSD students! This year’s Chinese Language Teachers Association of Arizona (CLTA-AZ) 4th Annual Chinese Speech Contest drew over 240 video submissions from s...
February 26, 2026
Every spring, the CFSD Foundation recognizes educators whose work defines what it means to teach in the Catalina Foothills School District. This year, five have been selected for the Foundation's h...
February 25, 2026
Catalina Foothills School District is proud to announce that both Sunrise Drive Elementary School and Ventana Vista Elementary School have been named 2026 A+ Schools of Excellence by the Arizona Ed...
February 24, 2026
A Guiding Light at Sunrise: Coach Ackerman recognized statewide! 🤖✨HUGE Congratulations are in order for Catalina Foothills High School Robotics Coach, Ms. Charlotte Ackerman! At Sunrise, Ms. Acker...
In this video, we take you inside the Sunrise Drive Kindergarten, where young learners begin their journey in a dynamic and engaging educational environment. Discover how the kindergarten program fosters creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning through hands-on activities, personalized instruction, and a strong sense of community.
Chinese Immersion Parent Testimonial
Watch as Sunrise Drive Elementary students react with excitement and pride to the incredible news that their school has been named a National Blue Ribbon School! This prestigious recognition honors schools across the country for exceptional academic achievement—and it reflects much more than just test scores. It's a celebration of the spirit of learning that shines in every classroom.