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#910 of 1,294 schools in KS
Sunnyside Elem
Elementary School · Dodge City · Dodge City, KS
A Dodge City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
511 Sunnyside St, Dodge City, KS 67801
- Math 13% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 30.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunnyside Elem score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunnyside Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,359/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dodge City), 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
$71,489
Median home value
$129,000
Median rent
$979/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Cathedral SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Central ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Miller ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 765 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dodge City
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunnyside Elem is listed in Dodge City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunnyside Elem
Sunnyside Elem is a public elementary school in Dodge City, KS, part of Dodge City, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 30.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #910 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunnyside Elem
What grades does Sunnyside Elem serve?
Sunnyside Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunnyside Elem?
Sunnyside Elem has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elem is 30.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunnyside Elem rank in KS?
Sunnyside Elem ranks #910 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Sunnyside Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunnyside Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Sunnyside Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyside Elem has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sunnyside Elem a charter school?
No, Sunnyside Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunnyside Elem a Title I school?
No, Sunnyside Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnyside Elem?
97.8% of students at Sunnyside Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (620) 471-2112
- Area population (ZIP 67801)
- 30,993
- Area average commute
- 12.4 min
- Area median age
- 31
Official sources & links
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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