Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 108 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
108 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - No School (Events)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
March 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
March 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School (Events)
March 21, 2025 (Friday)
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