Sunnyside Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46236 · MSD Lawrence Township
#950 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#39998 of 50,301 nationally
About Sunnyside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School is a public elementary located in Indianapolis, in the MSD Lawrence Township school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 714 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 950th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 714.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; Sunnyside Elementary School ranks 157th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sunnyside Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sunnyside Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Oaklandon Elementary School
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Indian Creek Elementary School
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712 students · 2.3 km away
Forest Glen Elementary School
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971 students · 2.3 km away
Amy Beverland Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
800 students · 3.4 km away
Winding Ridge Elementary School
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626 students · 4.1 km away
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
Indianapolis · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
296 students · 4.7 km away
James and Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy High School
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
587 students · 4.7 km away
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
Indianapolis · Charter other · Grades K–12
260 students · 4.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sunnyside Elementary School a good school?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 27.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #950 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sunnyside Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #950 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #39998 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School had 714 students in 2025.
Is Sunnyside Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sunnyside Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sunnyside Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sunnyside Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.