Enrollment
507
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunnyside Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunnyside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Smyrna, Delaware, enrolling 507 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 507 students, its enrollment sits close to the Delaware median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Smyrna's elementary schools, it stands alongside Moore (John Bassett) School (638 students): Sunnyside Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.6:1).
Smyrna School District also operates Smyrna High School (1,777 students) and Smyrna Middle School (1,011 students) alongside Sunnyside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunnyside Elementary School compares
Sunnyside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $16,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smyrna School District, which includes Sunnyside Elementary School.
$15,084
Per student
-11%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 69.6%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sunnyside Elementary School a good school?
Sunnyside Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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