Sunnyside Elementary School

106 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

106

Total Students

10.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	40
Two or More	4
American Indian	3

White
59 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
40 (37.7 %)
Two or More
4 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durango School District No. 9-R
Phone:	(970)259-5249
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 14