James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School vs. Sunnyside Elementary School
Should I attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School or Sunnyside Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
256 students
99 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#944 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
15
Grade 1 Students
34
20
Grade 2 Students
41
22
Grade 3 Students
41
10
Grade 4 Students
31
19
Grade 5 Students
31
13
Grade 6 Students
39
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
89%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%