Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate

1,031 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate School is a public school located in Lafayette, Indiana, serving students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Lafayette School Corporation, the school acts as a transitional academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the middle school experience. Its curriculum is focused on fostering foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student development in social and emotional maturity during these critical middle-childhood years.

The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning atmosphere. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Sunnyside emphasizes a supportive community culture, often utilizing collaborative learning strategies and extracurricular opportunities to engage students. Situated in the heart of Lafayette, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, prioritizing academic growth and the preparation of students for the rigors of secondary education.

1,031

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	280
Black	259
Asian	4
Two or More	89

White
399 (38.7%)
Hispanic
280 (27.2%)
Black
259 (25.1%)
Two or More
89 (8.6%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lafayette School Corporation
Phone:	(765)771-6100
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	1,031
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	614
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 5 534

Grade 6 497