Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunny View Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunny View Elementary School serves the northern part of Mill Spring, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 47.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunny View Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Motto
Doing what's right for students
School Rankings
Sunny View Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny View Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#778 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-69%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: 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 #778 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Sunny View Elementary School?
120 students attend Sunny View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sunny View Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunny View Elementary School offer ?
Sunny View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunny View Elementary School part of?
Sunny View Elementary School is part of Polk County Schools.
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