Sunnyside Elementary School

64 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School is a public school located in New Castle, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the New Castle Community School Corporation, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a supportive community environment for its young learners. The school is centrally located within the local community, emphasizing accessible education and close engagement with neighborhood families.

The school is known for its commitment to student growth, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development. With its dedicated staff and facilities, Sunnyside Elementary aims to provide a safe and encouraging space where students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond. The school community often participates in local events, reinforcing its role as a key institution in the New Castle area.

Total Students

5.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
55 (85.9 %)
Two or More
5 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
3 (4.7 %)
Black
1 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	New Castle Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)521-7213
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 17

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 20