Sunnyside Elementary

3876 Sunnyside School Road
Fayetteville, NC 28312

www.sses.ccs.k12.nc.us/

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School, located on Sunnyside School Road in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is part of the Cumberland County Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education within a public school setting. Its mission is centered on fostering an environment that supports academic growth, student development, and a strong sense of school spirit, ensuring that young learners are prepared for the transition to middle school.

As a community-focused institution, Sunnyside Elementary emphasizes the importance of family and community involvement in the educational process. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, district policies, and student resources. By integrating these administrative tools with classroom instruction, the school aims to maintain open communication lines and promote a collaborative learning atmosphere for its students.

362

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	48
Black	227
Asian	2
Two or More	33
American Indian	9

Black
227 (62.7%)
Hispanic
48 (13.3%)
White
43 (11.9%)
Two or More
33 (9.1%)
American Indian
9 (2.5%)
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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)483-4319
Website:	http://www.sses.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sunnyside Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sunnyside Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	176	48.6%
Male	186	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)