Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset View Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset View Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#951 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Sunset View Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset View Elementary School is ranked #951 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunset View Elementary School?
386 students attend Sunset View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sunset View Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset View Elementary School?
Sunset View Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunset View Elementary School offer ?
Sunset View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset View Elementary School part of?
Sunset View Elementary School is part of Kennewick School District.
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