Sunnyside Elementary School

123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977

www.smyrna.k12.de.us/sse

538 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School is a public primary school located in Smyrna, Delaware, serving as part of the Smyrna School District. Situated at 123 Rabbit Chase Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the Smyrna School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student development, and preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school maintains an active web presence through its official site, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access essential information such as academic calendars, district policies, and school-specific news. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators, families, and the administration, Sunnyside Elementary aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its elementary-aged student body.

538

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	33
Black	173
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (54.3 %)
Black
173 (32.2 %)
Two or More
35 (6.5 %)
Hispanic
33 (6.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Smyrna School District
Phone:	(302)653-8580
Website:	http://www.smyrna.k12.de.us/sse
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 127