At a glance
Reported students
396
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Sunnyside School: 396 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about Sunnyside School
Sunnyside School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Great Falls. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Great Falls Elem. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 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 (57.1%) and multiracial (18.2%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sunnyside School
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.25 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.1%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black1.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native8.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial18.2%
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
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 Great Falls Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Loy School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
392 reported students
Sacajawea School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
405 reported students
Lincoln School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
373 reported students
West Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
421 reported students
Giant Springs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
431 reported students
Riverview School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
445 reported students
Public schools near Sunnyside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 263 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 373 | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain View School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 315 | 1.4 mi |
| Whittier School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 187 | 1.8 mi |
| Giant Springs Elementary Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 431 | 2 mi |
| Lewis & Clark School Elementary · Great Falls Elem | PK–06 | 338 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyside School
What grades does Sunnyside School serve?
Sunnyside School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Great Falls Elem.
How many students attend Sunnyside School?
Sunnyside School reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 395 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunnyside School?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 396 students and 25.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunnyside School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunnyside School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Great Falls Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunnyside School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.5% 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 School in?
Sunnyside School is part of Great Falls Elem, based in Great Falls, MT, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunnyside School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longfellow School (1 mi), Lincoln School (1.1 mi), Mountain View School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.