Sunnyside Elementary

2070 COUNTY ROAD H
NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112

www.moundsviewschools.org/sunnyside

498 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary, located in New Brighton, Minnesota, is a key institution within the Mounds View Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Sunnyside benefits from robust administrative support and a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Mounds View community, maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and local resources. Through its official website, the school keeps stakeholders informed about academic programs, district-wide initiatives, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous core subjects and social-emotional learning, Sunnyside Elementary aims to foster a positive educational culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming setting.

498

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	88
Black	69
Asian	45
Two or More	41
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
249 (50.0%)
Hispanic
88 (17.7%)
Black
69 (13.9%)
Asian
45 (9.0%)
Two or More
41 (8.2%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	Mounds View Public School District
Phone:	(651)621-7600
Website:	http://www.moundsviewschools.org/sunnyside
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 1 103

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 92