SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R school district, located in DURANGO, CO with about 149 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in a rural setting just outside of Durango, Colorado. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Durango School District 9-R. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages both intellectual and personal growth in its students.
The school is noted for its scenic location and strong emphasis on outdoor and experiential learning, which aligns with the regional values of the Durango area. Sunnyside promotes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core curriculum subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining small-town values and fostering close partnerships between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child can succeed.
For more information, contact SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 259-5249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DURANGO, CO 81303-3801
(970) 259-5249
SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DURANGO, CO with about 149 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Durango School District No. 9-R
- Total Students:
- 149
- Teachers:
- 9.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 149 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 42.3%
- Male
- 57.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.