Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunny View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunny View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunny View Elementary School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat 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
123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunny View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny View Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
n/a
25%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny View Elementary School's ranking?
Sunny View Elementary School is ranked #928 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Sunny View Elementary School often compared to?
Sunny View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polk Central Elementary School, Tryon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Sunny View Elementary School?
123 students attend Sunny View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sunny View Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny View Elementary School?
Sunny View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunny View Elementary School offer ?
Sunny View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunny View Elementary School part of?
Sunny View Elementary School is part of Polk County Schools School District.
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