Sunnyside Elem

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School is a public school located in Dodge City, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 443 school district. Situated on Sunnyside Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its diverse student population. It focuses on providing a strong academic foundation while promoting social and emotional growth, ensuring that young learners are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

As a vital part of the Dodge City community, Sunnyside Elementary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school implements district-wide curriculum standards with an emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often incorporating local educational initiatives to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community values, the school aims to create a nurturing space where every child can thrive academically and personally.

365

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	334
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Hispanic
334 (91.5%)
White
23 (6.3%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Dodge City
Phone:	(620)471-2112
Website:	http://usd443.org/543513_3
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 77

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 43