Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyslope Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyslope Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyslope Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sunnyslope Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnyslope Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?
261 students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sunnyslope Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunnyslope Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyslope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnyslope Elementary School part of?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is part of Douglas County SD 4 School District.
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