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Elementary· 17 schools in district

Sunnyside Elementary School

6345 Sunnyside Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236MSD Lawrence Township →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
705
Students
Total enrolled
$14,366
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 13% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 705 students in grades KG–06 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,366 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sunnyside Elementary School is a large elementary in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades KG–06 with 705 students. The district invests $14,366 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sunnyside Elementary School

705
Total Students
17.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
78%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution346 male · 359 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility78%
National avg 52% · 552 students
Student Composition
68%
22%
Asian1%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino68%
Black22%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180567001066

Academic Outcomes at Sunnyside Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46236

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,366Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,366
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,321
Student Support$2,730
Administration$1,724
Operations$2,155
Other$1,437
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,366 spent per student, an estimated $6,364 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
29%
State government
56.7%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal programs
14.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 78% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Early Learning CenterForest Glen Elementary SchoolAmy Beverland ElementaryHarrison Hill Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Fall Creek Valley Middle SchoolBelzer Middle School
↓
High School
Lawrence North High SchoolLawrence Central High SchoolMcKenzie Career Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMSD Lawrence Township →
Phone: (317)964-4500
NCES ID: 180567001066
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Indianapolis seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MSD Lawrence Township
High
Lawrence North High School
2,861 students · 09–12
● 48 opp63% FRL
High
Lawrence Central High School
2,317 students · 09–12
● 34 opp73% FRL
Mid
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,351 students · 07–08
● 43 opp68% FRL
Elem
Early Learning Center
1,298 students · PK–KG
● 43 opp67% FRL
Mid
Belzer Middle School
1,183 students · 07–08
● 34 opp81% FRL
Elem
Forest Glen Elementary School
880 students · PK–06
● 43 opp51% FRL
Elem
Amy Beverland Elementary
810 students · 01–06
● 43 opp44% FRL
Elem
Harrison Hill Elementary School
723 students · 01–06
● 34 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6345 Sunnyside Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.