Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnycrest Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnycrest Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnycrest Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is ranked #550 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunnycrest Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnycrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunnycrest Elementary School?
620 students attend Sunnycrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sunnycrest Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnycrest Elementary School?
Sunnycrest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunnycrest Elementary School offer ?
Sunnycrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnycrest Elementary School part of?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is part of Lake Stevens School District.
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