- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minot, ND
Sunnyside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381303000449
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 381303000449 · Minot, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 13.3:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students)
Sunnyside Elementary School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magic City Cam
Magic City Campus High School
1,086 students
- Central Campus
Central Campus School
1,085 students
- Erik Ramstad M
Erik Ramstad Middle School
584 students
- Jim Hill Middl
Jim Hill Middle School
505 students
- John Hoeven El
John Hoeven Elementary School
504 students
- This school 307
Sunnyside Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside Elementary School compares
Sunnyside Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 110% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 70% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$15,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Two or More 10.7%
African American 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Sunnyside Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minot 1 reports $15,223 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Minot
3 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minot, ND. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyside Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Sunnyside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Minot, ND. 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 School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Minot on the city page.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.