- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Wing, MN
Sunnyside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273048001297
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Red Wing · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Red Wing, MN.
School address
District: Red Wing Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273048001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 273048001297 · Red Wing, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Wing Senior High (762 students)
Sunnyside Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Wing Senio
Red Wing Senior High
762 students
- Twin Bluff Sch
Twin Bluff School
502 students
- Burnside Eleme
Burnside Elementary
493 students
- This school 294
Sunnyside Elementary
294 students
- Colvill Family 79
Colvill Family Education Center
79 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside Elementary compares
Sunnyside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 35% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$15,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Sunnyside Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Red Wing Public School District reports $15,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wing Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Bluff School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colvill Family Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Wing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyside Elementary?
39.5% of students at Sunnyside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Red Wing, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Sunnyside Elementary rank among elementary schools in Red Wing?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Red Wing, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Red Wing on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Wing Public School District?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary, Red Wing Public School District also operates Red Wing Senior High (762 students), Twin Bluff School (502 students), and Burnside Elementary (493 students). See the Red Wing Public School District district page for the complete list.