Sunnyside Elementary

9972 East Russell Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92844

sunnyside.ggusd.us

500 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary, located at 9972 E. Russell Ave. in Garden Grove, California, is a public school operating under the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school serves students in the local community, emphasizing academic achievement, personal growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a district known for its rigorous standards and focus on college and career readiness, Sunnyside aims to provide a well-rounded education that addresses the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sunnyside Elementary focuses on fostering a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school offers various resources and programs designed to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members interested in more specific details regarding school calendars, instructional programs, or administrative contacts, the official school website at [http://www.ggusd.us/sunnyside](http://www.ggusd.us/sunnyside) serves as the primary resource for updates and information.

500

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	204
Black	1
Asian	257
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
257 (51.4%)
Hispanic
204 (40.8%)
White
21 (4.2%)
Two or More
12 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6158
Website:	http://sunnyside.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 101

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunnyside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	72
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	78
Grade 6	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunnyside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	51.6%
Male	242	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)