Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daffodil Valley 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 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daffodil Valley Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Daffodil Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daffodil Valley Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daffodil Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Daffodil Valley Elementary School is ranked #545 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Daffodil Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Daffodil Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Lawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Daffodil Valley Elementary School?
521 students attend Daffodil Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Daffodil Valley Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daffodil Valley Elementary School?
Daffodil Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Daffodil Valley Elementary School offer ?
Daffodil Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daffodil Valley Elementary School part of?
Daffodil Valley Elementary School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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