Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sunnyside School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunnyside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Sunnyside School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunnyside School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Black
13%
12%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyside School's ranking?
Sunnyside School is ranked #186 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
224 students attend Sunnyside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sunnyside School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sunnyside School offer ?
Sunnyside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Sunnyside School part of?
Sunnyside School is part of Shelton School District.
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