Sunnyside Intermediate School

5412 Saint Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163

www.berkeley87.org

344 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sunnyside Intermediate School is located in Berkeley, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution within the Berkeley School District 87. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in upper-elementary grades (typically 3rd through 5th grade). The school is situated on St. Charles Road, placing it centrally within the community, where it strives to provide a supportive environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while fostering social and emotional growth.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for the transition to more advanced middle school curricula. By emphasizing collaborative learning and student engagement, Sunnyside Intermediate seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere that reflects the diverse makeup of the Berkeley area. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on essential life skills, the school works to equip its student body with the necessary tools for both academic achievement and long-term personal success.

344

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	189
Black	133
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
189 (54.9%)
Black
133 (38.7%)
White
14 (4.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.7%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Berkeley SD 87
Phone:	(708)449-3170
Website:	http://www.berkeley87.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 124