- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olathe, KS
Sunnyside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201014001541
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #12 of 36
- schools in Olathe · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #12 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 201014001541 · Olathe, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 12.6:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students)
Sunnyside Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Olathe North S
Olathe North Sr High
2,011 students
- Olathe Northwe
Olathe Northwest High School
1,958 students
- Olathe East Sr
Olathe East Sr High
1,844 students
- Olathe South S
Olathe South Sr High
1,778 students
- Olathe West Hi
Olathe West High School
1,557 students
- This school 316
Sunnyside Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary School reports 316 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 Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 68% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
African American 8.5%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Sunnyside Elementary School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olathe reports $14,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olathe North Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe East Sr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe South Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olathe West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Olathe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clearwater Creek Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mahaffie Elem
Standard public school
449 students 16:1 students per teacher
Regency Place Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Prairie Creek Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Forest View Elem
Standard public school
419 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ravenwood Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olathe, KS. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 School?
13.6% of students at Sunnyside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Olathe, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 schools in Olathe?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #12 of 36 schools in Olathe, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Olathe on the city page.
What other schools are in Olathe?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary School, Olathe also operates Olathe North Sr High (2,011 students), Olathe Northwest High School (1,958 students), and Olathe East Sr High (1,844 students). See the Olathe district page for the complete list.