Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunnymede Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnymede Elementary School serves the northern part of Fort Smith, AR, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnymede Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnymede Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnymede Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#764 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
63%
15%
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Black
7%
19%
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White
14%
57%
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Sunnymede Scarlet, Barking Gray, Bulldog Blue
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnymede Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnymede Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sunnymede Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnymede Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tilles Elementary School, Sutton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sunnymede Elementary School?
510 students attend Sunnymede Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Sunnymede Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnymede Elementary School?
Sunnymede Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunnymede Elementary School offer ?
Sunnymede Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnymede Elementary School part of?
Sunnymede Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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