Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnyside Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Red Wing, MN, encompassing approximately 176.3 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
342 acres
School Motto
Let the learning begin … !
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
66%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
294 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Red Wing Public School District.
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