Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
5%
8%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
253 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Cushing School District.
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