- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Streamwood, IL
Sunnydale Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnydale Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171371001702
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnydale Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Streamwood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 263
- students enrolled
Sunnydale Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnydale Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Streamwood, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sunnydale Elem School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 171371001702 · Streamwood, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 11:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Sunnydale Elem School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sunnydale Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 263
Sunnydale Elem School
263 students
What this shows Sunnydale Elem School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnydale Elem School compares
Sunnydale Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
White 10.6%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Sunnydale Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnydale Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnydale Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Streamwood
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnydale Elem School
How many students attend Sunnydale Elem School?
Sunnydale Elem School has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Streamwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnydale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnydale Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnydale Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnydale Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Streamwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnydale Elem School?
Sunnydale Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunnydale Elem School rank among elementary schools in Streamwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnydale Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Streamwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Streamwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Sunnydale Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.