Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ID state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
214 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Kellogg Joint School District.
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