Sunny Heights Elementary School

11149 Stonybrook Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46229

480 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Sunny Heights Elementary School, located at 11149 Stonybrook Dr in Indianapolis, is a public school serving students within the Metropolitan School District of Warren Township. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond through a blend of rigorous instruction and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunny Heights places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative culture among students, staff, and families. The school actively works to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be responsible citizens and life-long learners. With a dedication to equity and accessibility, the school utilizes various resources and community partnerships to ensure that all students have the tools and support necessary to thrive in their educational journey.

480

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunny Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	108
Black	320
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Black
320 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
108 (22.5 %)
Two or More
32 (6.7 %)
White
19 (4.0 %)
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:	MSD Warren Township
Phone:	(317)532-2900
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 99

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 87