SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunnyside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Lawrence Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 751 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Sunnyside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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, located on Sunnyside Road in Indianapolis, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its academic programs, Sunnyside Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. The school typically features a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the "whole child," ensuring that students are not only meeting educational benchmarks but are also developing the social-emotional skills necessary for a collaborative and positive school culture.

For more information, contact Sunnyside Elementary School at (317) 964-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.