Sunnyside School

1800 19th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405

sunnysidegfps.weebly.com

423 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

423

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	46
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	61
American Indian	44

White
261 (61.7 %)
Two or More
61 (14.4 %)
Hispanic
46 (10.9 %)
American Indian
44 (10.4 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Great Falls Elem
Phone:	(406)268-7115
Website:	http://sunnysidegfps.weebly.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 69

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 57