- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Sunnyside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180567001066
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #52 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #52 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 180567001066 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 17.9:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Sunnyside Elementary School held near 700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- Lawrence Centr
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- Belzer Middle 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- This school 714
Sunnyside Elementary School
714 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary School reports 714 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
African American 18.3%
White 6.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Sunnyside Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has 714 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyside Elementary School?
73.3% of students at Sunnyside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #52 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary School, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.