Sunnyside Elementary

3876 Sunnyside School Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312

www.sses.ccs.k12.nc.us/

333 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School, located on Sunnyside School Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education within a public school setting. Its mission is centered on fostering an environment that supports academic growth, student development, and a strong sense of school spirit, ensuring that young learners are prepared for the transition to middle school.

As a community-focused institution, Sunnyside Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement in the educational process. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, district policies, and student resources. By integrating these administrative tools with classroom instruction, the school aims to maintain open communication lines and promote a collaborative learning atmosphere for its students.

333

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	38
Black	216
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
216 (64.9 %)
White
47 (14.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (11.4 %)
Two or More
25 (7.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-4319
Website:	http://www.sses.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 56

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunnyside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	57
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunnyside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	49.5%
Male	168	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)