- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Havre, MT
Sunnyside School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301356000410
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyside School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Havre · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Montana
- 354
- students enrolled
Sunnyside School has class sizes larger than 99% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Havre, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Sunnyside School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+25.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 301356000410 · Havre, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 27.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Havre Middle School (391 students)
Sunnyside School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+25.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Sunnyside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Havre Middle S
Havre Middle School
391 students
- This school
Sunnyside School
354 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park School
288 students
- Lincoln-Mckinl
Lincoln-Mckinley School
266 students
What this shows Sunnyside School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyside School compares
Sunnyside School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 131% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 131% above state mean
Top 99% in Montana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,094
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Sunnyside School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Havre Elem reports $12,094 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havre Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Park School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Mckinley School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Havre
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside School
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Havre, MT. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside School is 27.2:1, which is 131% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyside School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyside School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Havre, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 public schools in Havre?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyside School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Havre, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Havre on the city page.
What other schools are in Havre Elem?
Besides Sunnyside School, Havre Elem also operates Havre Middle School (391 students), Highland Park School (288 students), and Lincoln-Mckinley School (266 students). See the Havre Elem district page for the complete list.