- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dodge City, KS
Sunnyside Elem
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200558001093
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Dodge City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside Elem has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elem ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sunnyside Elem shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 200558001093 · Dodge City, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 26.1:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge City High School (2,178 students)
Sunnyside Elem shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge City Hig
Dodge City High School
2,178 students
- Dodge City Mid 808
Dodge City Middle School
808 students
- Comanche Middl 783
Comanche Middle School
783 students
- Miller Elem 780
Miller Elem
780 students
- Ross Elementar 502
Ross Elementary School
502 students
- This school 365
Sunnyside Elem
365 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elem reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside Elem compares
Sunnyside Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 89% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 97% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
White 6.3%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Sunnyside Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge City reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyside Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodge City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miller Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyside Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Dodge City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elem
How many students attend Sunnyside Elem?
Sunnyside Elem has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dodge City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elem is 26.1:1, which is 89% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyside Elem?
84.2% of students at Sunnyside Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elem?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Dodge City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elem?
Sunnyside Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunnyside Elem rank among public schools in Dodge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elem ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Dodge City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dodge City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge City?
Besides Sunnyside Elem, Dodge City also operates Dodge City High School (2,178 students), Dodge City Middle School (808 students), and Comanche Middle School (783 students). See the Dodge City district page for the complete list.