Sunny View Elementary School

Summary:

Sunny View Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mill Spring, North Carolina, serving 134 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Polk County Schools district, which is ranked 30 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Sunny View Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school outperforms the state and district averages in mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with 3rd-grade proficiency reaching as high as 78.9%. In 5th-grade science, an impressive 85.7% of students scored proficient or better, significantly higher than the state and district averages. While reading proficiency lags behind the school's other academic areas, it still exceeds the state average, especially in the upper grades. Interestingly, Sunny View has a much higher percentage of white students (91.79%) compared to nearby schools, despite serving a student population that is 97.76% economically disadvantaged.

When compared to surrounding schools, such as Spindale Elementary, Sugarloaf Elementary, and Saluda Elementary, Sunny View Elementary's academic performance is generally on par or better, particularly in mathematics and science. This suggests the school is effectively addressing the needs of its student population, despite the challenges of a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Overall, Sunny View Elementary appears to be a strong-performing school that is providing a stable and effective educational environment for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 86 Sunny View School Road
       Mill Spring, NC  28756-9699


(828) 894-1050

District: Polk County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
401st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,864 Help


Students who attend Sunny View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Polk County Middle School
High:    Polk County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  134

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Compare Details Sunny View Elementary School ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Polk County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sunny View Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Polk County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunny View Elementary School is 11.2, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Polk County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunny View Elementary School is $15,864, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Polk County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sunny View Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sunny View Elementary School 401st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Sunny View Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Polk County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk County Schools 30th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sunny View Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sunny View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.40 21st 1276 98.4%
2007 86.68 68th 1293 94.7%
2008 83.81 138th 1324 89.6%
2009 89.99 50th 1354 96.3%
2010 86.62 97th 1363 92.9%
2011 85.65 117th 1381 91.5%
2012 83.97 122nd 1388 91.2%
2013 85.80 149th 1403 89.4%
2014 60.09 534th 1390 61.6%
2015 69.50 426th 1440 70.4%
2016 76.04 294th 1425 79.4%
2017 71.89 372nd 1429 74.0%
2018 70.78 384th 1434 73.2%
2019 64.43 498th 1473 66.2%
2021 51.93 689th 1489 53.7%
2022 64.17 513th 1514 66.1%
2023 60.44 571st 1502 62.0%
2024 69.99 401st 1505 73.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sunny View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.47 85th 1361 93.8%
2023 69.58 323rd 1437 77.5%
2024 73.03 272nd 1450 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sunny View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.87 506th 1405 64.0%
2019 64.29 482nd 1424 66.2%
2023 61.66 526th 1459 63.9%
2024 63.29 490th 1455 66.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Sunny View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.68 306th 1430 78.6%
2021 16.23 1250th 1444 13.4%
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Rank History for White students at Sunny View Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 660th 1178 44.0%
2019 42.89 729th 1183 38.4%
2021 30.37 867th 1172 26.0%
2022 36.67 810th 1194 32.2%
2023 40.05 762nd 1183 35.6%
2024 44.62 694th 1166 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Sunny View Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 170 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a -5 167
1989 164 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1990 158 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1991 163 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1992 160 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1993 138 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1994 132 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1995 148 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1996 148 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1997 151 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1998 146 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1999 176 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2000 167 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2001 157 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2002 151 6 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2003 151 6 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2004 167 8 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 160 7 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 181
2006 179 10 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 197
2007 176 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 8 194
2008 180 0 1 8 3 n/a n/a 6 198
2009 163 6 1 8 5 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 177 3 1 12 4 n/a n/a 0 197
2011 152 0 0 10 4 0 1 0 167
2012 143 0 0 9 2 0 3 0 157
2013 138 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 150
2014 124 0 0 11 1 0 1 0 137
2015 135 1 0 14 1 0 1 0 152
2016 120 0 0 16 0 0 3 0 139
2017 104 0 0 17 0 0 2 0 123
2018 104 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 114
2019 119 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 127
2020 118 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 127
2021 120 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 131
2022 113 0 2 5 0 0 3 0 123
2023 123 0 2 3 0 0 6 0 134

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 Sunny View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 8.0 20.8 28.1
1989 168 8.0 21.0 38.7
1990 163 10.0 16.3 45.4
1991 167 11.0 15.1 44.3
1992 165 11.0 15.0 24.2
1993 144 10.0 14.4 47.2
1994 139 10.0 13.9 46
1995 156 14.0 11.1 39.1
1996 156 14.0 11.1 39.1
1997 158 14.0 11.3 41.8
1998 152 13.0 11.7 44.1
1999 181 12.0 15.1 47.5
2000 172 12.0 14.3 60.5
2001 164 12.0 13.7 59.8
2002 169 13.0 13.0 61.5
2003 169 13.0 13.0 61.5
2004 185 13.0 14.2 65.4
2005 181 13.0 13.9 64.6
2006 197 13.0 15.2 61.4
2007 194 n/a n/a 61.3
2008 198 15.0 13.2 66.7
2009 183 12.4 14.8 66.7
2010 197 13.1 14.9 72.1
2011 167 11.8 14.1 70.7
2012 157 12.2 12.8 75.2
2013 150 12.5 12.0 75.3
2014 137 13.5 10.1 83.2
2015 152 12.0 12.6 98
2016 139 11.0 12.6 97.8
2017 123 11.0 11.1 97.6
2018 114 11.0 10.3 97.4
2019 127 12.0 10.5 97.6
2020 127 11.2 11.2 97.6
2021 131 10.9 11.9 97.7
2022 123 11.0 11.0 97.6
2023 134 11.9 11.2 97.8

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 Sunny View Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 167 8.0 20.8 28.1
1989 168 8.0 21.0 38.7
1990 163 10.0 16.3 45.4
1991 167 11.0 15.1 44.3
1992 165 11.0 15.0 24.2
1993 144 10.0 14.4 47.2
1994 139 10.0 13.9 46
1995 156 14.0 11.1 39.1
1996 156 14.0 11.1 39.1
1997 158 14.0 11.3 41.8
1998 152 13.0 11.7 44.1
1999 181 12.0 15.1 47.5
2000 172 12.0 14.3 60.5
2001 164 12.0 13.7 59.8
2002 169 13.0 13.0 61.5
2003 169 13.0 13.0 61.5
2004 185 13.0 14.2 65.4
2005 181 13.0 13.9 64.6
2006 197 13.0 15.2 61.4
2007 194 n/a n/a 61.3
2008 198 15.0 13.2 66.7
2009 183 12.4 14.8 66.7
2010 197 13.1 14.9 72.1
2011 167 11.8 14.1 70.7
2012 157 12.2 12.8 75.2
2013 150 12.5 12.0 75.3
2014 137 13.5 10.1 83.2
2015 152 12.0 12.6 98
2016 139 11.0 12.6 97.8
2017 123 11.0 11.1 97.6
2018 114 11.0 10.3 97.4
2019 127 12.0 10.5 97.6
2020 127 11.2 11.2 97.6
2021 131 10.9 11.9 97.7
2022 123 11.0 11.0 97.6
2023 134 11.9 11.2 97.8

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 Sunny View Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,636 (10.3%) $14,228 (89.7%) $15,864

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunny View Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 498th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 571st of 1502 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunny View Elementary School)62.568.6
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk County Schools)79.878.2
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Sunny View Elementary School)5042.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Polk County Schools)75.563.6
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunny View Elementary School)58.876.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Polk County Schools)78.869.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Sunny View Elementary School)47.176.9
 29.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Polk County Schools)78.870.8
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sunny View Elementary School)7555.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Polk County Schools)72.375.8
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Sunny View Elementary School)67.955.6
 12.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Polk County Schools)71.768.8
 2.9%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Sunny View Elementary School)85.757.9
 27.8%
   5th Grade Science (Polk County Schools)86.478.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students127134
 5.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic83
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White119123
 3.4%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.6%97.8%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 134 students attended Sunny View Elementary School.

Students who attend Sunny View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Polk County Middle School
High : Polk County High School

Students at Sunny View Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Sunny View Elementary School ranks 401st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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