SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL
Sunnyside School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Great Falls Elem school district, located in Great Falls, MT with about 441 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Sunnyside School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 School, located at 1800 19th Street South in Great Falls, Montana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Great Falls Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and providing a variety of classroom experiences, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success within the community.
The facility serves as a focal point for the surrounding neighborhood, offering a structured environment where staff and families work together to support student achievement. Beyond the core curriculum, Sunnyside typically participates in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy and numeracy, while providing resources to help students navigate their early educational years. Its location in Great Falls places it within a well-established residential area, making it a convenient and accessible hub for local families seeking a traditional elementary education experience.
For more information, contact Sunnyside School at (406) 268-7115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 268-7115
SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Great Falls, MT with about 441 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Montana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Great Falls Elem
- Total Students:
- 441
- Teachers:
- 27.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 441 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 9.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.