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What's the vibe like in the hallways at Sunnyslope Elementary right now?
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Enrollment
819
Elementary
DISTRICT 573 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JURUPA UNIFIED·NCES 061926009381
Sunnyslope Elementary
7050 38th St., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 · (951) 360-2781 · Riverside County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL819 STUDENTS
C-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 17% of California public elementary schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.5:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
641 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 138 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 106 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 111 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 131 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 110 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 113 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 110 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (138) is 25% larger than its 6th grade class (110).
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
26.9%
CA avg 49.1% . -3.1pp since 2014
Math
25.4%
CA avg 37.7% . -1.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 27 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 25 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 3 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 7.9% | 19.0% | 28.0% | 45.1% |
| Math | 7.5% | 17.9% | 29.3% | 45.3% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26.9% | 25.4% |
| 2023-24 | 24.7% | 20.3% |
| 2022-23 | 28.8% | 23.2% |
| 2021-22 | 26.1% | 20.2% |
| 2018-19 | 32.6% | 27.0% |
| 2017-18 | 32.2% | 24.1% |
| 2016-17 | 32.0% | 25.6% |
| 2015-16 | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| 2014-15 | 30.0% | 27.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
24.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
33.7%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-9.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 24% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 34% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Sunnyslope Elementary
Sunnyslope Elementary's state test result (24.4% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope Elementary this school | 819 | 78.3% | 24.4% |
| La Mirada Academy San Marcos | 868 | 77.4% | 25.4% |
| Santiago Elementary Santa Ana | 906 | 76.8% | 31.4% |
| Pedley Elementary Jurupa Valley | 736 | 76.4% | 18.4% |
| Daisy Gibson Elementary Palmdale | 714 | 77.2% | 19.4% |
| Wilhelmina Henry Elementary Stockton | 881 | 81.6% | 16.2% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sunnyslope Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Riverside County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 24.4% | #4,147 of 5,151 | #216 of 283 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 25.4% | #3,721 of 5,172 ▲ 417 | #170 of 283 ▲ 38 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 26.9% | #4,275 of 5,172 ▲ 48 | #229 of 283 ▲ 6 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +3.0pp | #2,282 of 5,116 | #142 of 280 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 819 | #330 of 5,915 | #50 of 296 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 24.1:1 | #3,822 of 5,352 | #204 of 292 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.8% | #4,714 of 5,354 | #255 of 292 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.3% | #2,341 of 5,625 | #173 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.1% | #3,739 of 3,837 | #204 of 207 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
819
-37 (-4%) vs 2020
+20% since 1990-91, when it was 683
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
was 23.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 819 | 34 | 24.1:1 | 78% (641) |
| 2023-24 | 820 | 35.4 | 23.1:1 | 80% (657) |
| 2022-23 | 841 | 36.5 | 23.0:1 | 79% (662) |
| 2020-21 | 856 | 37 | 23.1:1 | 72% (617) |
| 2017-18 | 828 | 38 | 21.8:1 | 78% (642) |
| 2015-16 | 779 | 34 | 22.9:1 | 77% (600) |
| 2010-11 | 761 | N/A | N/A | 77% (585) |
| 2000-01 | 714 | 32 | 22.3:1 | 58% (416) |
| 1990-91 | 683 | 25 | 27.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunnyslope Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (828 to 819); teachers down 11% (38 to 34).
About Sunnyslope Elementary
Sunnyslope Elementary is a public large elementary school in Jurupa Valley, California. The school covers kindergarten through 6 and reported 819 students in 2024-25. That compares with an average of about 465 students for elementary schools in California.
Jurupa Unified is the local district for Sunnyslope Elementary. It runs 24 schools with 17,739 students.
A large majority of enrollment at Sunnyslope Elementary is Hispanic, at 92%. After that, the student body is 4% White. Among all residents of Riverside County, the Hispanic share is about 51%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 15%.
A staff of 34 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 24.1:1. Across elementary schools in California, the average ratio is 22.3:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 78%.
Among California public elementary schools, Sunnyslope Elementary outscored 17%, which works out to a C- on the allk12 Grade.
Compared with California schools that have similar shares of low-income students, Sunnyslope Elementary's results are 9.3 points below predicted: 24.4% against 33.7%.
Riverside County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $93,074 a year, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Riverside County number 543, with about 424,872 students.
Among nearby public schools, Nueva Vista Continuation High is closest at about 0.6 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Sunnyslope Elementary. Sunnyslope Elementary places 4th of 8 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
Sunnyslope Elementary is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment decreased 4%.
The discussion board for Sunnyslope Elementary is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Riverside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,478,600
Census ACS
Median income
$93,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
543
424,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jurupa Unified
- Patriot HighHigh · 2,399 students
- Jurupa Valley HighHigh · 1,693 students
- Rubidoux HighHigh · 1,259 students
- Del Sol AcademyElementary · 1,213 students
- Jurupa MiddleMiddle · 1,105 students
- Pedley ElementaryElementary · 736 students
Other schools in Jurupa Valley
- Patriot HighHigh · 2,399 students
- Jurupa Valley HighHigh · 1,693 students
- Rubidoux HighHigh · 1,259 students
- Del Sol AcademyElementary · 1,213 students
- Jurupa MiddleMiddle · 1,105 students
- Louis VanderMolen Fundamental ElementaryElementary · 959 students
Other Sunnyslope Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 4 states are named Sunnyslope Elementary. Sunnyslope Elementary is the largest of the 7.
- Sunnyslope ElementaryHollister, CA · 602 students
- Sunnyslope ElementarySan Diego, CA · 324 students
- Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolPHOENIX, AZ · 684 students
- Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolPORT ORCHARD, WA · 503 students
- Sunnyslope Elementary SchoolWENATCHEE, WA · 292 students
Nearby schools
- Nueva Vista Continuation High0.6 mi · 217
- Patriot High0.8 mi · 2,399
- Camino Real Elementary1.0 mi · 721
- Rustic Lane Elementary1.0 mi · 519
- Glen Avon Elementary1.3 mi · 488
- Rubidoux High1.4 mi · 1,259
Frequently asked questions
About Sunnyslope ElementaryHow large is Sunnyslope Elementary?
Sunnyslope Elementary enrolls approximately 819 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Sunnyslope Elementary serve?
Sunnyslope Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Sunnyslope Elementary?
Approximately 24.1:1 students per teacher at Sunnyslope Elementary.
How diverse is Sunnyslope Elementary?
Sunnyslope Elementary reports a student body of 4% White, 92% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Sunnyslope Elementary?
Sunnyslope Elementary is overseen by Jurupa Unified in Riverside County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.