Sunnyside Elementary School

16025 S. Lindenwood Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
Their Future is Our Future

School Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#62 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
31%
50-54%
32%
45-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
9%
7%
White
72%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Olathe School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Yellowjackets

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnyside Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Sunnyside Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnyside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
316 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunnyside Elementary School located?
Sunnyside Elementary School is located in the Palisade Park neighborhood of Olathe, KS.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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