Sunnyside Elementary School

165 Cobblestone Lane

School District

Idaho Falls District
Grade

PK, K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 29, 2023

Hands down a wonderful school. The teachers are top notch and always go above and beyond. I feel like it is a safe environment and they are aware of the kids and their needs.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2019

This school is about a decade behind. The area is wealthy but the school is old, outdated, behind on technology and the kids have to share computers. The security is lacking and it is obvious by inability to secure additional funding that the community is not vested. Some of the teachers great and some really aren't. We came from a very good school district and it's been a hard transition to this one which is....just ok.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2015

I would consider this the best school in the district. The Spectrum (grades 1-3) program is top notch. The school and district should take note and model the school after the program. Fourth grade is less than stellar. Most parents know this is the year that you just have to power through and hope for the best. Fifth and sixth grade does a good job at prepping students for jr. high. The kids seem well bonded to each each other and happy. My kids don't care for library time, but the library is beautiful and well stocked. Computer lab is great. Classrooms have several iPads each. It's hard to read the staff as far as how well they work together, but by grade level it seems okay. My son also has also received help in the resource room. It was a very positive environment that motivated my son. The teacher seemed knowledgeable, and even sent stuff home for him to work on over the summer. There is a new principal, I've seen him attending several school events but I've never spoken with him. He is also in the lunchroom with students every time I bring my kids lunch,. Overall...four stars!
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2011

We moved to Idaho Falls for the 2011 school year, and enrolled in Sunnyside based in part on the reviews found on GreatSchools. What we found were very involved parents who helped make this year a decent experience for our kids. However, the quality of the teachers varied greatly. My daughter's teacher was wonderful, caring and competent. My son's teacher was cold, unmotivated, and behaved as if she did not like children. She was often the last person to arrive in the classroom in the morning. We spoke to the new principal several times about concerns in the school (a verbally aggressive male gym teacher, bizarre bathroom policies) and found her to be disengaged, absent and generally lacking passion for the position. I asked to observe the gym class on one occasion, and was told I was not allowed to do so by administrative staff. Walking the halls, and observing the behavior of the children, teachers and staff, I can't help but recognize the lack of warmth and general tension in the air. I believe a strong principal that could promote a positive, loving attitude conducive to success would help remedy many of these problems.
Submitted by parent on November 08, 2009

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