- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Sunnyside Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 530693001021 · Pullman, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 15.5:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pullman High School (838 students)
Sunnyside Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.5 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
- Pullman High S
Pullman High School
838 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
643 students
- Jefferson Elem 335
Jefferson Elementary
335 students
- This school 326
Sunnyside Elementary
326 students
- Kamiak Element 315
Kamiak Elementary
315 students
- Franklin Eleme 274
Franklin Elementary
274 students
What this shows Sunnyside Elementary reports 326 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Pullman School District reports $15,771 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~326 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, 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 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.
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.