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Sunnyside Elementary School

Summary:

Sunnyside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, serving 679 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Idaho Falls District, which is ranked 52 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Sunnyside Elementary consistently outperforms the Idaho Falls District and the state of Idaho in standardized test scores, with 59.2% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math compared to 40.1% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 6th grade math, where 70.2% of students were proficient or better, compared to 45.2% for the district and 40% for the state. Sunnyside also excels in English Language Arts, with 62.1% of students proficient or better across all grades, compared to 49% for the district and 53.3% for the state. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with a ranking of 91 out of 301 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, Sunnyside Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.0% in the 2020-2021 school year to 13.3% in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also serves a relatively affluent population, with a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.87% to 8.25% over the past three school years. Compared to nearby schools in the Idaho Falls District, such as Ethel Boyes Elementary, Dora Erickson Elementary, and Linden Park Elementary, Sunnyside consistently outperforms them in academic achievement and statewide rankings. However, Alturas International Academy, a public charter school outside the Idaho Falls District, also performs well academically, with test scores that are comparable to or higher than Sunnyside's in some areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 165 Cobblestone Lane
       Idaho Falls, ID  83404-7941

(208) 524-7880

District: Idaho Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,207 Help


Students who attend Sunnyside Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Taylorview Middle School
High:    Idaho Falls Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.2% Help


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Compare Details Sunnyside Elementary School ranks better than 69.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Sunnyside Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Idaho Falls District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunnyside Elementary School is $6,207. 9 elementary schools in the Idaho Falls District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunnyside Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunnyside Elementary School 91st of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Sunnyside Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Idaho Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Falls District 52nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunnyside Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunnyside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 81.97 24th 335 92.8%
2009 83.51 21st 349 94.0%
2010 84.74 14th 356 96.1%
2011 83.75 17th 359 95.3%
2012 75.49 56th 354 84.2%
2013 81.82 26th 357 92.7%
2015 79.25 41st 226 81.9%
2016 79.15 46th 240 80.8%
2017 75.16 68th 292 76.7%
2018 75.28 57th 254 77.6%
2019 73.92 35th 171 79.5%
2021 75.81 36th 166 78.3%
2022 74.27 48th 188 74.5%
2023 70.09 72nd 252 71.4%
2024 69.33 91st 301 69.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunnyside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.74 51st 121 57.9%
2021 85.69 3rd 19 84.2%
2023 70.43 9th 16 43.8%
2024 67.32 19th 69 72.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunnyside Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.73 26th 121 78.5%
2021 70.72 5th 19 73.7%
2023 68.87 10th 16 37.5%
2024 82.96 12th 69 82.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunnyside Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 604 604
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 653 653
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 627 627
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 627 627
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 688 688
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 628 628
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 631 631
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 495 495
2001 487 1 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 540 3 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 540 3 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 448 3 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2005 468 3 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 448 3 11 22 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 454 7 11 16 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2008 479 6 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2009 500 2 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2010 499 7 13 23 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2011 480 3 15 22 4 0 6 0 530
2012 474 1 16 24 0 2 10 0 527
2013 508 0 12 19 0 1 12 0 552
2014 496 0 16 19 2 1 10 0 544
2015 525 0 10 18 2 1 19 0 575
2016 529 1 7 19 2 0 20 0 578
2017 510 6 11 18 2 0 16 0 563
2018 541 4 11 25 1 0 18 0 600
2019 581 4 14 22 1 0 13 0 635
2020 592 4 16 26 1 0 22 0 661
2021 563 2 5 32 0 0 23 0 625
2022 590 1 15 33 0 0 23 0 662
2023 604 0 15 34 1 0 25 0 679

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunnyside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 578 24.4 23.6 11.2
1993 604 26.6 22.7 12.9
1994 653 28.2 23.2 11.2
1995 627 29.0 21.6 6.5
1996 627 29.0 21.6 6.5
1997 688 30.0 22.9 8.4
1998 628 30.5 20.6 8.8
1999 631 28.0 22.5 9.8
2000 495 22.4 22.1 7.1
2001 507 24.4 20.8 6.5
2002 561 24.4 23.0 5.3
2003 561 24.4 23.0 5.3
2004 476 21.8 21.8 4.2
2005 495 25.5 19.4 4.6
2006 485 26.3 18.4 4.3
2007 488 25.2 19.4 4.9
2008 522 26.1 20.0 8
2009 540 26.2 20.6 8.7
2010 542 26.0 20.7 12.5
2011 530 26.9 19.6 13
2012 527 32.6 16.1 16.9
2013 552 23.0 23.9 13.9
2014 544 21.6 25.1 12.1
2015 575 24.0 23.9 12.3
2016 578 24.0 24.0 11.9
2017 563 23.6 23.7 9.6
2018 600 23.6 25.3 8.2
2019 635 24.5 25.9 6.6
2020 661 27.0 24.4 8.2
2021 625 27.9 22.3 4.5
2022 662 28.0 23.6 2.9
2023 679 29.5 23.0 8.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunnyside Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 578 24.4 23.6 11.2
1993 604 26.6 22.7 12.9
1994 653 28.2 23.2 11.2
1995 627 29.0 21.6 6.5
1996 627 29.0 21.6 6.5
1997 688 30.0 22.9 8.4
1998 628 30.5 20.6 8.8
1999 631 28.0 22.5 9.8
2000 495 22.4 22.1 7.1
2001 507 24.4 20.8 6.5
2002 561 24.4 23.0 5.3
2003 561 24.4 23.0 5.3
2004 476 21.8 21.8 4.2
2005 495 25.5 19.4 4.6
2006 485 26.3 18.4 4.3
2007 488 25.2 19.4 4.9
2008 522 26.1 20.0 8
2009 540 26.2 20.6 8.7
2010 542 26.0 20.7 12.5
2011 530 26.9 19.6 13
2012 527 32.6 16.1 16.9
2013 552 23.0 23.9 13.9
2014 544 21.6 25.1 12.1
2015 575 24.0 23.9 12.3
2016 578 24.0 24.0 11.9
2017 563 23.6 23.7 9.6
2018 600 23.6 25.3 8.2
2019 635 24.5 25.9 6.6
2020 661 27.0 24.4 8.2
2021 625 27.9 22.3 4.5
2022 662 28.0 23.6 2.9
2023 679 29.5 23.0 8.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunnyside Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $704 (11.3%) $5,503 (88.7%) $6,207

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunnyside Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 72nd of 252 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sunnyside Elementary School)70.363.3
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)45.146.4
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside Elementary School)65.955.1
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)42.740.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside Elementary School)58.241.5
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)45.438.1
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside Elementary School)64.761.6
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)47.544.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Sunnyside Elementary School)60.468.6
 8.2%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho Falls District)40.638.6
 2%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside Elementary School)6766.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)51.947.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
All Grades Math (Sunnyside Elementary School)58.157.6
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Idaho Falls District)38.437.8
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Sunnyside Elementary School)68.848.3
 20.5%
   All Grades Science (Idaho Falls District)52.635.1
 17.5%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sunnyside Elementary School)6456.1
 7.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho Falls District)49.148
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students635679
 6.9%
African American40
 100%
American Indian11
Asian1415
 7.1%
Hispanic2234
 54.5%
Pacific Islander00
White581604
 4%
Two or More Races1325
 92.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%8.2%
 1.6%

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Sunnyside Elementary School ranks 91st of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sunnyside Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Taylorview Middle School
High : Idaho Falls Senior High School

Students at Sunnyside Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended Sunnyside Elementary School.


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