- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mckenney, VA
Sunnyside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510117000418
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 281
- students enrolled
Sunnyside Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dinwiddie County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510117000418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 510117000418 · Mckenney, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 13.4:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students)
Sunnyside Elementary grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County High
1,260 students
- Dinwiddie Coun
Dinwiddie County Middle
919 students
- Sutherland Ele
Sutherland Elementary
548 students
- Southside Elem 446
Southside Elementary
446 students
- Midway Element 352
Midway Elementary
352 students
- This school 281
Sunnyside Elementary
281 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside Elementary compares
Sunnyside Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Sunnyside Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dinwiddie County Public Schools reports $14,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinwiddie County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dinwiddie County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sutherland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mckenney, VA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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?
86.6% of students at Sunnyside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Mckenney, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dinwiddie County Public Schools?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary, Dinwiddie County Public Schools also operates Dinwiddie County High (1,260 students), Dinwiddie County Middle (919 students), and Sutherland Elementary (548 students). See the Dinwiddie County Public Schools district page for the complete list.