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!
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.
May 14, 2026
Two CFSD elementary schools brought home top honors from the 2026 Arizona Scholastic State Chess Championship, held April 25–26 at Harelson Elementary School in Tucson and hosted by the Southern Ar...
May 13, 2026
Dear CFSD community,This morning, the New York Times published a major story on a decade-long decline in American student test scores. The article, based on new data from Stanford's Educational Opp...
May 12, 2026
Dear Sunrise Drive Families,We have some exciting updates and opportunities to share regarding our Box Tops for Education fundraising! Our community has already done a fantastic job, but we still h...
May 8, 2026
Dear Sunrise Drive Parents and Guardians,Looking for a delicious way to support our school? We have the perfect opportunity!Please join us for our last dine-out of the year at chill N⁷ Nitrogen Ice...
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.