- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelton, CT
Sunnyside School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090405000003
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Shelton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyside School has class sizes larger than 71% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, CT.
School address
District: Shelton School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090405000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Sunnyside School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090405000003 · Shelton, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.7:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelton High School (1,308 students)
Sunnyside School shrank from 236 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelton High S
Shelton High School
1,308 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School
714 students
- Perry Hill Ele
Perry Hill Elementary School
711 students
- Elizabeth Shel 405
Elizabeth Shelton School
405 students
- Mohegan School 325
Mohegan School
325 students
- This school 229
Sunnyside School
229 students
What this shows Sunnyside School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside School compares
Sunnyside School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 71% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
African American 12.7%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Sunnyside School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Shelton School District reports $20,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Shelton School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mohegan School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelton
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Perry Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Shelton School
Standard public school
405 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mohegan School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Long Hill School
Standard public school
307 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Booth Hill School
Standard public school
304 students 14.5:1 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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside School
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelton, CT. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside School is 12.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunnyside School?
41.1% of students at Sunnyside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside School is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Shelton, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Shelton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Shelton, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelton on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelton School District?
Besides Sunnyside School, Shelton School District also operates Shelton High School (1,308 students), Intermediate School (714 students), and Perry Hill Elementary School (711 students). See the Shelton School District district page for the complete list.