At a glance
Reported students
298
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301.5
Sunnyside Elementary School: 298 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 270
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Sunnyside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Burlington. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Burlington Comm School District. NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.4%) and Black (15.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 23%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunnyside Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 23%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.4%
- Hispanic7%
- Black15.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Burlington Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Black Hawk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
305 reported students
North Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
268 reported students
James Wilson Grimes School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
212 reported students
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
412 reported students
Corse Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
177 reported students
Edward Stone Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
452 reported students
Public schools near Sunnyside Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Middle · Burlington Comm School District | 05–06 | 412 | 1 mi |
| North Hill Elementary School Elementary · Burlington Comm School District | KG–04 | 268 | 1.2 mi |
| Burlington Community High School High · Burlington Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,016 | 2.1 mi |
| West Burlington Elem School Elementary · West Burlington Ind School District | PK–06 | 479 | 2.3 mi |
| James Wilson Grimes School Elementary · Burlington Comm School District | KG–04 | 212 | 2.5 mi |
| Black Hawk Elementary School Elementary · Burlington Comm School District | KG–04 | 305 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside Elementary School
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School serve?
Sunnyside Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Burlington Comm School District.
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School reported 298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 270 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 298 students and 27.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunnyside Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunnyside Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burlington Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunnyside Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sunnyside Elementary School in?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Burlington Comm School District, based in Burlington, IA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunnyside Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aldo Leopold Intermediate School (1 mi), North Hill Elementary School (1.2 mi), Burlington Community High School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.