- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayetteville, NC
Sunnyside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370001100440
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 14
- elementary schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370001100440 · Fayetteville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 15.1:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Sunnyside Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 362
Sunnyside Elementary
362 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside Elementary compares
Sunnyside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White 11.9%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Sunnyside Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Stoney Point Elementary
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Howard L Hall Elementary
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Vanstory Hills Elementary
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Morganton Road Elementary
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College Lakes Elementary
Standard public school
459 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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?
99.1% of students at Sunnyside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.