Serving 524 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 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daffodil Valley Elementary serves the northwest part of Sumner, WA, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families living within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daffodil Valley Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.67, 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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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?
524 students attend Daffodil Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Daffodil Valley Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daffodil Valley Elementary School?
Daffodil Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
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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