- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marysville, WA
Sunnyside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530486000740
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Marysville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, WA.
School address
District: Marysville School District · Washington
NCES ID 530486000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 530486000740 · Marysville, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 15.6:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students)
Sunnyside Elementary held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marysville Get
Marysville Getchell High School
1,381 students
- Marysville Pil
Marysville Pilchuck High School
1,182 students
- Cedarcrest Sch
Cedarcrest School
704 students
- Marysville Mid
Marysville Middle School
656 students
- Totem Middle S 522
Totem Middle School
522 students
- This school 452
Sunnyside Elementary
452 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside Elementary compares
Sunnyside Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Sunnyside Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Marysville School District reports $18,709 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Getchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Pilchuck High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedarcrest School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marysville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Totem Middle School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Marysville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pinewood Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cascade Elementary
Standard public school
382 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Shoultes Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
English Crossing Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Marysville Coop Program
Standard public school
150 students 15:1 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marysville, WA. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
35.2% of students at Sunnyside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside Elementary is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Marysville, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Marysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Marysville, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marysville on the city page.
What other schools are in Marysville School District?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary, Marysville School District also operates Marysville Getchell High School (1,381 students), Marysville Pilchuck High School (1,182 students), and Cedarcrest School (704 students). See the Marysville School District district page for the complete list.