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#119 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 9% in state

Sunnyside Elementary School

Elementary School · Olathe · Olathe, KS

An Olathe elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

16025 S. Lindenwood Dr, Olathe, KS 66062

  • Math 75% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.8% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.7% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$14,315
Chronic Absenteeism31.5%

Students at Sunnyside Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

15.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunnyside 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 Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olathe), 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

$116,248

Median home value

$342,700

Median rent

$1,349/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arbor Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.8 mi464Compare →
Prairie Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.8 mi435Compare →
Scarborough ElemEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.9 mi295Compare →
Brougham ElemEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–51.0 mi315Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Olathe

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#6 of 51
District spending per student
$14,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sunnyside Elementary School is listed in Olathe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunnyside Elementary School

Sunnyside Elementary School is a public elementary school in Olathe, KS, part of Olathe, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunnyside Elementary School

What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School serve?

Sunnyside Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?

Sunnyside Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyside Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunnyside Elementary School rank in KS?

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks #119 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Sunnyside Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunnyside Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunnyside Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sunnyside Elementary School a charter school?

No, Sunnyside Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunnyside Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sunnyside Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunnyside Elementary School?

15.5% of students at Sunnyside 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.5%
Area population (ZIP 66062)
77,794
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
36.6
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 66062; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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