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.

1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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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.