Sunnyside Elementary School

9972 E. Russell Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
509 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1402 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunnyside Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunnyside Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
51%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunnyside Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunnyside Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnyside Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked #1402 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
509 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are Asian, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

School Reviews

3   12/9/2018
It is a great school to learn and be safe.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kevin Tran

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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