Sunnyside Union Elementary School District

21644 Avenue 196
Strathmore, CA 93267-9795
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Sunnyside Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Sunnyside Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
302 Students
5,827,030 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
268,014 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sunnyside Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1895 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1866 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
34%
11%
47%
≤5%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
94%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
5%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,391 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,126 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,391
$19,974
Spending / Student
$20,126
$18,395

Best Sunnyside Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21644 Avenue 196
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-1741
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sunnyside Union Elementary School District?
Sunnyside Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 302 students.
What is the rank of Sunnyside Union Elementary School District?
Sunnyside Union Elementary School District is ranked #1895 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunnyside Union Elementary School District?
94% of Sunnyside Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunnyside Union Elementary School District?
Sunnyside Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sunnyside Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,126 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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