Serving 819 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnyslope Elementary serves the northeast part of Riverside, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnyslope Elementary School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
819 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Excellence is Never Extinct
School Rankings
Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyslope Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6888 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnyslope Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is ranked #6888 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?
819 students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sunnyslope Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sunnyslope Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyslope Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sunnyslope Elementary School part of?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is part of Jurupa Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnyslope Elementary School located?
Sunnyslope Elementary School is located in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Sunnyslope.
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