SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sunnyside Elementary School is a public school in Idaho Falls, ID, which is a small city. Sunnyside Elementary School has 598 students and serves grades PK-6. 58% of the students at Sunnyside Elementary School did well enough in math, and 64% did well enough in reading. There is one teacher for every 21 students. Half of the students are girls and half are boys. 12% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 29 full-time teachers who work full-time and 1 full-time school counselor. Idaho's 132nd best elementary school is Sunnyside Elementary School. This measure shows that the school did better in math and reading than the district as a whole. In the Idaho Falls District, 42% of students were at or above the proficient level in reading, and 36% were at or above that level in math. Compared to students in the rest of the state, Sunnyside Elementary School did better in both math and reading on this test.

Sunnyside Elementary recently reached a big goal: they opened a brand-new playground on campus with a modern jungle gym, balance beams, a slide, and a "gaga ball" pit. The playground was built with the help of a dedicated fundraising campaign that raised more than $47,000. The active parent-teacher organization (PTO), generous local donors, and support from the district all helped.

Q1. What special programs at Sunnyside help with enrichment?

Ans. You can do creative arts, leadership tasks, and join clubs if you want to.

Q2. How do families find out about changes at school?

Ans. Digital platforms and newsletters keep people in touch with each other on a regular basis.

Q3. Does Sunnyside promote good health?

Ans. PE, lessons on nutrition, and active play are all important.

Q4. Do teachers know how to teach social-emotional skills?

Ans. Staff use SEL strategies in their daily routines in the classroom.

Q5. Does the school teach students about different cultures?

Ans. Events and lessons in the classroom help students understand other cultures.