Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
14%
7%
White
63%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked #667 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
298 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Burlington Comm School District.
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