Enrollment
326
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pullman, WA
Sunnyside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530693001021
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- 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 #3 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530693001021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunnyside Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunnyside Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pullman, Washington, enrolling 326 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Pullman School District spends $15,097 per pupil, 23% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pullman's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary (335 students): Sunnyside Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 16:1).
Pullman School District also operates Pullman High School (838 students) and Lincoln Middle School (643 students) alongside Sunnyside Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sunnyside Elementary compares
Sunnyside Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 55% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Washington - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.2%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Sunnyside Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pullman School District, which includes Sunnyside Elementary.
$15,097
Per student
-23%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sunnyside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kamiak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Pullman
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 16:1 students per teacher
Kamiak Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pullman Community Montessori
Standard public school
97 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pullman, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 12% 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?
20.3% 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 68.1% of enrollment, in Pullman, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunnyside Elementary rank among schools in Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pullman on the city page.
Is Sunnyside Elementary a good school?
Sunnyside Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pullman School District?
Besides Sunnyside Elementary, Pullman School District also operates Pullman High School (838 students), Lincoln Middle School (643 students), and Jefferson Elementary (335 students). See the Pullman School District district page for the complete list.
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