Sunnyside School

229 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Sunnyside School, located at 418 River Road in Shelton, Connecticut, is a key component of the Shelton Public Schools district. As an elementary-level institution, it focuses on providing a foundational academic environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where children are encouraged to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills while preparing for their future educational transitions within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Shelton Public Schools, emphasizing excellence in education through a comprehensive curriculum and strong faculty engagement. By leveraging resources available through the district’s central administration, Sunnyside School strives to integrate modern educational practices with a nurturing atmosphere. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or curriculum highlights can access their official website at http://sheltonpublicschools.org.

229

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	78
Black	29
Asian	10
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
100 (43.7%)
Hispanic
78 (34.1%)
Black
29 (12.7%)
Asian
10 (4.4%)
Two or More
10 (4.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelton School District
Phone:	(203)922-3021
Website:	http://sheltonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 1

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 54