Sunman Elementary School

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunman Elementary School, located at 925 N Meridian in Sunman, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational pursuits while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood feel that is characteristic of the surrounding rural community.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sunman Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide resources and programs that enhance the overall student experience. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern teaching practices, Sunman Elementary strives to uphold a tradition of excellence, helping young learners build a strong base of knowledge and social skills in a nurturing setting.

339

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	12
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
323 (95.3 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)623-2235
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 33

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 53