Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sunny Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Sunny Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Sunny Heights Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
Sunny Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny Heights Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1624 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
67%
13%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Sunny Heights Elementary School is ranked #1624 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sunny Heights Elementary School?
480 students attend Sunny Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sunny Heights Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunny Heights Elementary School?
Sunny Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sunny Heights Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sunny Heights Elementary School part of?
Sunny Heights Elementary School is part of MSD Warren Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunny Heights Elementary School located?
Sunny Heights Elementary School is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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