Sunny View Elementary School

86 Sunny View School Road
Mill Spring, NC 28756

sve.polkschools.org

134 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunny View Elementary School, located in the rural community of Mill Spring, North Carolina, serves as a focal point for education within the Polk County School District. Situated at 86 Sunny View School Road, the school maintains a commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students receive individualized attention. As a public institution, it emphasizes foundational academic growth, character development, and community engagement, striving to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Polk County, often acting as a hub for both students and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and leveraging the resources provided by the district, Sunny View Elementary promotes a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, faculty, or calendar updates can visit their official website at [http://sve.polkschools.org](http://sve.polkschools.org).

134

Total Students

11.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunny View Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	3
Asian	2
Two or More	6

White
123 (91.8 %)
Two or More
6 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (1.5 %)

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:	Polk County Schools
Phone:	(828)894-1050
Website:	http://sve.polkschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 18