Sunnyside Elementary School (Ranked Top 30% for 2026)

123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977

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Top 30%

Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 59% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 529 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
: Top 30% in DE
: 59% (Top 10%)
: 45% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category

Attribute

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

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Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Sunnyside Elementary School
Kind	96
1	68
2	118
3	110
4	137

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Total Students

529 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School
2023	538
2022	591
2021	560
2020	531
2019	531
2018	583
2017	583
2016	577
2015	588
2014	589
2013	550
2012	514
2011	370
2010	287
2009	258

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School
2023	34
2022	34
2021	36
2020	34
2019	34
2018	38
2017	38
2016	32
2015	36
2014	30
2013	29
2012	29
2011	22
2010	19
2009	4

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Year Founded

1905

School Motto

Every Child, Every Classroom, Every Day

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (DE)

#44 out of 199 schools
(Top 30%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School
2023	#44
2022	#55
2021	#62
2019	#40
2018	#13
2017	#32
2016	#20
2015	#16
2014	#11
2013	#9
2012	#27

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59%

31%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	59%	31%	32%
2022	49%	29%	26%
2021	37%	27%	22%
2019	60%	42%	47%
2018	71%	43%	49%
2017	66%	44%	45%
2016	66%	43%	45%
2015	64%	39%	42%
2014	93%	70%	73%
2013	94%	70%	74%
2012	92%	73%	75%

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45%

42%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2022	45%	42%	39%
2021	37%	42%	39%
2019	61%	53%	56%
2018	72%	54%	49%
2017	64%	54%	60%
2016	75%	55%	62%
2015	76%	52%	57%
2014	91%	73%	78%
2013	91%	73%	76%
2012	87%	74%	77%
2011	87%	62%	64%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	16:1	14:1	16:1
2022	17:1	14:1	16:1
2021	16:1	14:1	15:1
2020	16:1	15:1	16:1
2019	16:1	15:1	16:1
2018	15:1	15:1	16:1
2017	15:1	15:1	16:1
2016	18:1	15:1	16:1
2015	16:1	14:1	16:1
2014	20:1	15:1	16:1
2013	19:1	15:1	16:1
2012	18:1	15:1	16:1
2011	17:1	15:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	1%	4%	2%
2022	1%	4%	2%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	1%	4%	1%
2019	1%	4%	1%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2016	2%	4%	2%
2015	2%	4%	3%
2014	2%	4%	2%
2013	2%	4%	2%
2012	2%	3%	2%
2011	1%	4%	2%
2010	1%	4%	2%
2009	1%	4%	2%

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Hispanic

20%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	6%	19%	9%
2022	7%	19%	8%
2021	7%	18%	8%
2020	10%	18%	8%
2019	10%	18%	8%
2018	9%	17%	8%
2017	9%	17%	8%
2016	10%	16%	7%
2015	9%	15%	9%
2014	9%	15%	6%
2013	9%	14%	6%
2012	8%	13%	5%
2011	6%	13%	5%
2010	6%	11%	5%
2009	5%	11%	4%

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Black

32%

31%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	32%	31%	32%
2022	33%	30%	31%
2021	31%	30%	29%
2020	30%	30%	29%
2019	30%	30%	29%
2018	29%	30%	27%
2017	29%	30%	27%
2016	30%	31%	27%
2015	30%	31%	28%
2014	29%	31%	28%
2013	29%	31%	28%
2012	31%	32%	27%
2011	29%	32%	26%
2010	25%	33%	26%
2009	24%	33%	26%

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White

54%

39%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	54%	41%	53%
2022	54%	42%	55%
2021	56%	42%	57%
2020	56%	44%	59%
2019	56%	44%	59%
2018	58%	45%	62%
2017	58%	45%	62%
2016	55%	46%	62%
2015	56%	47%	58%
2014	57%	48%	63%
2013	58%	49%	63%
2012	57%	50%	65%
2011	61%	50%	67%
2010	65%	52%	67%
2009	69%	52%	68%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	7%	5%	4%
2022	5%	5%	4%
2021	4%	5%	4%
2020	3%	4%	2%
2019	3%	4%	2%
2018	3%	3%	2%
2017	3%	3%	2%
2016	3%	3%	2%
2015	3%	3%	2%
2014	3%	2%	1%
2013	2%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.60

0.71

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	0.60	0.70	0.62
2022	0.60	0.70	0.60
2021	0.59	0.70	0.59
2020	0.59	0.69	0.57
2019	0.59	0.69	0.57
2018	0.58	0.68	0.54
2017	0.58	0.68	0.54
2016	0.60	0.67	0.54
2015	0.59	0.66	0.53
2014	0.59	0.67	0.53
2013	0.58	0.65	0.53
2012	0.58	0.64	0.51
2011	0.55	0.64	0.49
2010	0.52	0.61	0.48
2009	0.46	0.61	0.48

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

25%

33%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2023	25%	34%	23%
2022	23%	34%	23%
2021	24%	35%	23%
2020	25%	36%	24%
2019	25%	36%	24%
2016	23%	38%	26%
2015	21%	37%	27%
2014	25%	39%	29%
2013	32%	47%	42%
2012	33%	43%	37%
2011	15%	42%	22%

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Eligible for (12-13)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2013)
Year	Sunnyside Elementary School	Delaware	Smyrna School District
2013	6%	5%	6%
2012	5%	6%	6%
2011	4%	6%	5%
2010	7%	7%	6%
2009	8%	7%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Smyrna School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is Sunnyside Elementary School's ranking?

Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.

What schools are Sunnyside Elementary School often compared to?

Sunnyside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smyrna Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?

529 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 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 Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?

Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?

Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Smyrna School District.

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