Sun Valley Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.11, 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
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
94%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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
What schools are Sun Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sun Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
448 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sun Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary School part of?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of Sunnyside School District.
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