Sunnyside School

Q: Is Sunnyside School a good school?

Sunnyside School ranks 234 th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunnyside School is an elementary school in Shelton, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population and a relatively high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, Sunnyside School stands out within the Shelton School District.

Compared to nearby schools like Elizabeth Shelton School and Long Hill School, Sunnyside School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Sunnyside School has a significantly higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged families. However, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to a more favorable learning environment.

Academically, Sunnyside School's performance has been mixed, with strengths in some areas, such as 4th-grade mathematics, and challenges in others, like 3rd-grade English Language Arts. When compared to schools in the neighboring Orange School District, such as Race Brook School and Turkey Hill School, Sunnyside School's academic performance lags behind, highlighting the need for continued efforts to support student learning and address any underlying factors that may be contributing to the observed differences.

Detail:

Public K-4

418 River Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484

(203) 922-3021

District: Shelton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,447

Students who attend Sunnyside School usually attend:

Middle:	Intermediate School
	Perry Hill Elementary School
High:	Shelton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 224

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.1%

Hispanic:

29.9%

African American:

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunnyside School ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Shelton School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.48. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Sunnyside School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Shelton School District. Student population at Sunnyside School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.1%), Hispanic (29.9%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Shelton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunnyside School is 13.1, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Shelton School District. (See more...)

Compare Sunnyside School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunnyside School is $19,447, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Shelton School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sunnyside School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Shelton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelton School District 73^rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sunnyside School

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Rank History for all students at Sunnyside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	61.54	291^st	570	48.9%
2007	72.23	198^th	568	65.1%
2008	68.85	232^nd	565	58.9%
2009	73.94	178^th	566	68.6%
2010	70.21	217^th	579	62.5%
2011	63.47	277^th	565	51.0%
2012	66.12	261^st	564	53.7%
2013	47.53	363^rd	557	34.8%
2015	67.58	208^th	551	62.3%
2016	72.38	161^st	518	68.9%
2017	77.23	140^th	519	73.0%
2019	71.27	175^th	522	66.5%
2021	59.13	235^th	538	56.3%
2022	72.43	148^th	490	69.8%
2023	69.95	168^th	491	65.8%
2024	53.48	234^th	497	52.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sunnyside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.26	67^th	371	81.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Sunnyside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.08	123^rd	242	49.2%
2022	45.90	141^st	234	39.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sunnyside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	63.01	120^th	247	51.4%
2021	71.00	137^th	445	69.2%
2022	77.91	61^st	232	73.7%

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Rank History for White students at Sunnyside School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.95	215^th	327	34.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sunnyside School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	128	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	130
1992	159	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	162
1993	279	7	7	15	3	n/a	n/a	311
1994	289	8	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	316
1995	342	3	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	359
1996	342	3	8	6	0	n/a	n/a	359
1997	324	3	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	339
1998	320	4	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	345
1999	311	6	19	6	0	n/a	n/a	342
2000	298	6	22	9	0	n/a	n/a	335
2001	282	6	22	9	2	n/a	n/a	321
2002	263	10	22	15	0	n/a	n/a	310
2003	263	10	22	15	0	n/a	n/a	310
2004	263	11	20	8	1	n/a	n/a	303
2005	326	14	22	20	0	n/a	n/a	382
2006	420	13	28	32	1	n/a	n/a	494
2007	305	15	27	30	1	n/a	n/a	378
2008	293	21	32	31	2	n/a	n/a	379
2009	216	18	29	27	1	n/a	n/a	291
2010	236	22	32	27	1	n/a	n/a	318
2011	169	25	25	38	3	0	3	263
2012	163	22	29	27	2	0	8	251
2013	163	16	26	25	2	0	5	237
2014	148	26	22	30	2	0	11	239
2015	148	19	20	30	2	0	10	229
2016	142	21	21	41	1	0	8	234
2017	129	22	17	45	0	0	6	219
2018	120	24	19	50	1	0	7	221
2019	122	33	11	52	2	0	6	226
2020	130	35	12	70	2	0	5	254
2021	121	30	13	60	1	0	6	231
2022	130	24	14	67	0	1	7	243
2023	118	24	11	73	0	1	9	236
2024	101	29	15	67	0	1	11	224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sunnyside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	130	6.0	21.6	n/a
1992	162	10.2	15.8	3.1
1993	311	18.2	17.1	0.3
1994	316	18.7	16.9	10.8
1995	359	19.0	18.9	15.9
1996	359	19.0	18.9	15.9
1997	339	21.6	15.7	6.2
1998	345	21.3	16.2	9
1999	342	22.2	15.4	12.9
2000	335	23.4	14.3	10.4
2001	321	22.4	14.3	n/a
2002	310	21.0	14.8	13.2
2003	310	21.0	14.8	13.2
2004	303	20.8	14.6	11.2
2005	382	20.6	18.5	n/a
2006	494	22.0	22.5	10.5
2007	378	20.8	18.2	13
2008	379	22.0	17.2	15.8
2009	291	21.8	14.4	19.9
2010	318	21.1	15.0	18.9
2011	263	16.6	15.8	29.3
2012	251	15.6	16.0	29.5
2013	237	16.5	14.3	28.3
2014	239	18.0	13.2	35.6
2015	229	17.0	13.4	36.7
2016	234	17.0	13.7	35.9
2017	219	17.2	12.7	36.1
2018	221	18.5	11.9	38.5
2019	226	16.3	13.8	44.7
2020	254	18.7	13.5	51.2
2021	231	20.7	11.1	46.8
2022	243	18.2	13.3	49
2023	236	18.0	13.1	48.7
2024	224	17.0	13.1	48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sunnyside School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	130	6.0	21.6	n/a
1992	162	10.2	15.8	3.1
1993	311	18.2	17.1	0.3
1994	316	18.7	16.9	10.8
1995	359	19.0	18.9	15.9
1996	359	19.0	18.9	15.9
1997	339	21.6	15.7	6.2
1998	345	21.3	16.2	9
1999	342	22.2	15.4	12.9
2000	335	23.4	14.3	10.4
2001	321	22.4	14.3	n/a
2002	310	21.0	14.8	13.2
2003	310	21.0	14.8	13.2
2004	303	20.8	14.6	11.2
2005	382	20.6	18.5	n/a
2006	494	22.0	22.5	10.5
2007	378	20.8	18.2	13
2008	379	22.0	17.2	15.8
2009	291	21.8	14.4	19.9
2010	318	21.1	15.0	18.9
2011	263	16.6	15.8	29.3
2012	251	15.6	16.0	29.5
2013	237	16.5	14.3	28.3
2014	239	18.0	13.2	35.6
2015	229	17.0	13.4	36.7
2016	234	17.0	13.7	35.9
2017	219	17.2	12.7	36.1
2018	221	18.5	11.9	38.5
2019	226	16.3	13.8	44.7
2020	254	18.7	13.5	51.2
2021	231	20.7	11.1	46.8
2022	243	18.2	13.3	49
2023	236	18.0	13.1	48.7
2024	224	17.0	13.1	48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sunnyside School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,093
2019	$17,556
2020	$16,793
2021	$18,654
2022	$19,087
2023	$19,447

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunnyside School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 175^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 168^th of 491 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside School)	63	50	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shelton School District)	67.2	58.9	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sunnyside School)	63	74.5	11.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shelton School District)	65.3	63.3	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	47.4	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sunnyside School)	73.9	64	9.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shelton School District)	72.8	60.3	12.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sunnyside School)	73.9	70	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shelton School District)	69.4	62.5	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	236	4.4%
African American	33	24	27.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	11	11
Hispanic	52	73	40.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	122	118	3.3%
Two or More Races	6	9	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	48.7%	4%

Schools Near Sunnyside School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Sunnyside School	Public	K-4	418 River Rd.	Shelton	06484	Fairfield County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 922-3021	224	17	13.1	48.7%	101 (45.1%)	29 (12.9%)	67 (29.9%)	15 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.9%)	53.5	234^th of 497 public elementary schools	52.9%		70	168^th of 491 public elementary schools	65.8%	66		32.8	59.5			60.3	70.3			$19,447
Turkey Hill School	Public	1-6	441 Turkey Hill Rd.	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Orange School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 891-8040	306	27	11.4	13.4%	238 (77.8%)	3 (1.0%)	22 (7.2%)	30 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	83.3	86^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.7%		87.3	60^th of 491 public elementary schools	87.8%	26	76.5	59.6	71.9	78.4	79.6	63.5	77.6	68.6	77.6	$19,321
Long Hill School	Public	PK, KG-4	565 Long Hill Ave.	Shelton	06484	Fairfield County	Shelton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 929-4077	319	28	11.5	44.2%	150 (47.0%)	32 (10.0%)	90 (28.2%)	23 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.2%)	80.1	111^th of 497 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.5	143^rd of 491 public elementary schools	70.9%	32		71.2	62.5			82.7	68.8			$18,856
Bradley School	Public	K-5	155 David Humphreys Rd.	Derby	06418	New Haven County	Derby School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 736-5040	272	24	11.3	47.8%	95 (34.9%)	47 (17.3%)	97 (35.7%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	24 (8.8%)	28	337^th of 497 public elementary schools	32.2%		33.3	312^th of 491 public elementary schools	36.5%	25		42.3	33.3	45.8		38.5	38.1	27.1		$20,649
Irving School	Public	K-5	9 Garden Place	Derby	06418	New Haven County	Derby School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5043	329	36	9.1	62.6%	60 (18.2%)	74 (22.5%)	169 (51.4%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	6.4	472^nd of 497 public elementary schools	5.0%					(n/a)		13.6	16.7	18.6		25.0				$23,569
Mary L. Tracy School	Public	PK-K	650 School House Lane	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Orange School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 891-8028	226	16	14.2	9.3%	176 (77.9%)	4 (1.8%)	14 (6.2%)	25 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$17,881
Peck Place School	Public	1-6	500 Peck Ln.	Orange	06477	New Haven County	Orange School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 891-8034	366	30	12.1	15.6%	255 (69.7%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.9%)	54 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.8%)	80.5	109^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.1%		78.8	122^nd of 491 public elementary schools	75.2%	13	75.5	65.5	70.8	75.5	66.7	72.4	64.6	60.4	71.4	$19,557
Prendergast School	Public	PK, KG-5	59 Finney St.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5080	600	33	18.1	60.3%	153 (25.5%)	115 (19.2%)	291 (48.5%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.2%)	14.4	398^th of 497 public elementary schools	19.9%		7.8	454^th of 491 public elementary schools	7.5%	56	22.5	27.1	27.8	23.3		38.5	29.2	18.0		$19,184
Little Raiders University	Public	PK	75 Chatfield Street	Derby	06418	New Haven County	Derby School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 446-4224	59	4	14.7	30.5%	20 (33.9%)	8 (13.6%)	25 (42.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.2%)								(n/a)										$11,900
Mead School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Ford St.	Ansonia	06401	New Haven County	Ansonia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 736-5090	570	39	14.6	65.1%	115 (20.2%)	131 (23.0%)	278 (48.8%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	33 (5.8%)	13.9	405^th of 497 public elementary schools	18.5%		9.1	442^nd of 491 public elementary schools	10.0%	37	26.6	26.8	25.6	28.7		28.9	28.9	21.3		$16,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside School

Is Sunnyside School a good school?

Sunnyside School ranks 234^th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sunnyside School attend?

Students who attend Sunnyside School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Intermediate School
Middle : Perry Hill Elementary School
High : Shelton High School

What district is Sunnyside School in?

Shelton School District

How many students attend Sunnyside School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Sunnyside School.

What is the racial makeup of Sunnyside School?

Students at Sunnyside School are 45% White, 30% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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