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#1725 of 1,823 schools in IN
Sunny Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Warren Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Warren Township elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11149 Stonybrook Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46229
- Math 25% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunny Heights Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunny Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,982
Median home value
$170,100
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Andrew J Brown AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Brookview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | Not available | 482 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Msd Warren Township
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunny Heights Elementary School is listed in MSD Warren Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunny Heights Elementary School
Sunny Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Warren Township, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,725 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunny Heights Elementary School
What grades does Sunny Heights Elementary School serve?
Sunny Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Sunny Heights Elementary School?
Sunny Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunny Heights Elementary School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunny Heights Elementary School rank in IN?
Sunny Heights Elementary School ranks #1,725 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Sunny Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunny Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sunny Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunny Heights Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunny Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunny Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunny Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunny Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunny Heights Elementary School?
72.4% of students at Sunny Heights Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (317) 532-2900
- Area population (ZIP 46229)
- 28,284
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 35
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46229; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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