Enrollment
294
Elementary
DISTRICT 225 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RED WING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 273048001297
Sunnyside Elementary
1669 SOUTHWOOD AVE, RED WING, MN 55066 · (651) 385-4570 · Goodhue County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL294 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
117 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 48%
Community
0
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 | 135 | 46% |
| Grade 1 | 159 | 54% |
Student demographics
53%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 60% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Red Wing Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Sunnyside Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Elementary this school | 294 | 39.8% | N/A |
| Eastview Education Center MONTICELLO | 301 | 38.5% | N/A |
| MONROE ELEMENTARY NORTH MANKATO | 367 | 41.7% | 50.5% |
| Lewiston-Altura Elementary LEWISTON | 254 | 39.0% | 59.4% |
| South Elementary School SAINT PETER | 269 | 43.1% | N/A |
| Stevens Elementary DAWSON | 297 | 40.7% | 56.3% |
Matched among Minnesota 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 Sunnyside Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Goodhue County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 294 | #656 of 1,130 | #5 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #184 of 769 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.9% | #347 of 796 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.8% | #511 of 942 | #2 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -35.7% | #44 of 499 | N/A |
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
294
+12 (+4%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 541
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 12.8:1
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 | 294 | 24.4 | 12.0:1 | 40% (117) |
| 2023-24 | 342 | 25.3 | 13.5:1 | 46% (157) |
| 2022-23 | 339 | 23.9 | 14.2:1 | 47% (161) |
| 2020-21 | 282 | 22 | 12.8:1 | 32% (91) |
| 2017-18 | 457 | 29 | 15.8:1 | 37% (167) |
| 2015-16 | 436 | 27 | 16.1:1 | 45% (195) |
| 2010-11 | 465 | 28 | 16.6:1 | 41% (189) |
| 2000-01 | 418 | 25 | 16.7:1 | 22% (92) |
| 1990-91 | 541 | 24 | 22.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunnyside Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 36% (457 to 294); teachers down 16% (29 to 24.4).
About Sunnyside Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school with an address in RED WING, Minnesota. It serves 294 students in kindergarten through 1.
Red Wing Public School District runs 7 schools with a combined 2,225 students. Sunnyside Elementary is one of them.
By race and ethnicity, Sunnyside Elementary is 66% White. Other reported shares: 14% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 5% Black, and 4% Native American. That compares with about 90% White among all Goodhue County residents. Sunnyside Elementary has a diversity index of 53%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 12.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Minnesota is 13.7:1, higher than at this school. The school's lunch program data list 40% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The 28% average for public schools in Goodhue County is 12 points lower.
Sunnyside Elementary is located in Goodhue County, where median household income is about $84,171, about 28% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Sunnyside Elementary is one of 36 public schools in Goodhue County, which together enroll about 7,099 students.
Twin Bluff School is the public school closest to Sunnyside Elementary, about 0.5 miles away. Sunnyside Elementary has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Distant. That means it sits in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count climbed from 282 to 294.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Goodhue County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,943
Census ACS
Median income
$84,171
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
7,099 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Red Wing Public School District
- Red Wing Senior HighHigh · 762 students
- Twin Bluff SchoolMiddle · 502 students
- Burnside ElementaryElementary · 493 students
- Colvill Family Education CenterElementary · 79 students
- Tower View ALPHigh · 62 students
- Red Wing VPKElementary · 33 students
Other schools in RED WING
- Red Wing Senior HighHigh · 762 students
- Twin Bluff SchoolMiddle · 502 students
- Burnside ElementaryElementary · 493 students
- 5RiversOnline SecondaryHigh · 188 students
- Creekstone MontessoriElementary · 122 students
- Colvill Family Education CenterElementary · 79 students
Other Sunnyside Elementary schools
20 other US public schools in 14 states are named Sunnyside Elementary. Sunnyside Elementary is the 18th largest of the 21.
- Sunnyside ElementaryNEW BRIGHTON, MN · 498 students
- Sunnyside Elementary SchoolIndianapolis, IN · 714 students
- SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIDAHO FALLS, ID · 568 students
- Sunnyside Elementary SchoolSmyrna, DE · 507 students
- Sunnyside ElementaryGarden Grove, CA · 500 students
Nearby schools
- Twin Bluff School0.5 mi · 502
- Red Wing VPK1.3 mi · 33
- Colvill Family Education Center1.3 mi · 79
- 5RiversOnline Elementary1.5 mi · 22
- Reach Programs1.5 mi · 68
- 5RiversOnline Secondary1.5 mi · 188
Frequently asked questions
About Sunnyside ElementaryHow large is Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary enrolls approximately 294 students in grades KG-01.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary serve?
Sunnyside Elementary serves grades KG-01.
How many students per teacher at Sunnyside Elementary?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at Sunnyside Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Sunnyside Elementary?
Student demographics at Sunnyside Elementary are roughly 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 11% Two or more.
What district is Sunnyside Elementary in?
Sunnyside Elementary is part of Red Wing Public School District.
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