LAFAYETTE SUNNYSIDE INTERMEDIATE

Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lafayette School Corporation school district, located in Lafayette, IN with about 1,220 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 72 teachers, Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate 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.

Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate School is a public school located in Lafayette, Indiana, serving students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Lafayette School Corporation, the school acts as a transitional academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the middle school experience. Its curriculum is focused on fostering foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student development in social and emotional maturity during these critical middle-childhood years.

The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning atmosphere. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sunnyside emphasizes a supportive community culture, often utilizing collaborative learning strategies and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. Situated in the heart of Lafayette, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, prioritizing academic growth and the preparation of students for the rigors of secondary education.

For more information, contact Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate at (765) 771-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

530 N 26th St
Lafayette, IN 47904-2894
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LAFAYETTE SUNNYSIDE INTERMEDIATE is a public Title I school in Lafayette, IN with about 1,220 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,220
Teachers:
72
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 1,220 students

White
44.7%
Hispanic/Latino
28.9%
Black or African American
18.5%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.