Sumner Special Services serves 21 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sumner Special Services's student population of 21 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumner Special Services is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
24%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sumner Special Services?
21 students attend Sumner Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sumner Special Services students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Sumner Special Services offer ?
Sumner Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Sumner Special Services part of?
Sumner Special Services is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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