- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smyrna, DE
Sunnyside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100162000216
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 507
- students enrolled
Sunnyside Elementary School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Smyrna, DE.
School address
District: Smyrna School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100162000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 100162000216 · Smyrna, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Smyrna High School (1,777 students)
Sunnyside Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
1,777 students
- Smyrna Middle
Smyrna Middle School
1,011 students
- Moore (John Ba 638
Moore (John Bassett) School
638 students
- North Smyrna E 557
North Smyrna Elementary School
557 students
- This school 507
Sunnyside Elementary School
507 students
- Clayton Interm 490
Clayton Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside Elementary School compares
Sunnyside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Delaware - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.7%
African American 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Sunnyside Elementary School is about as mixed as the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Smyrna School District reports $16,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smyrna Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore (John Bassett) School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Smyrna Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Smyrna
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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has 507 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smyrna, DE. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary School is White at 51.7% of enrollment, in Smyrna, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Smyrna, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Smyrna School District?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary School, Smyrna School District also operates Smyrna High School (1,777 students), Smyrna Middle School (1,011 students), and Moore (John Bassett) School (638 students). See the Smyrna School District district page for the complete list.