Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnyside Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Dodge City, KS school district, encompassing approximately 430 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 16.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To prepare our students to be capable, contributing participants in a changing world.
School Rankings
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1068 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Hispanic
92%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
6%
60%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked #1068 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunnyside Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnyside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beeson Elementary School, Soule Elementary School, Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
365 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Dodge City School District.
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