Emerald Hills Elementary School

19515 S Tapps Dr E
Sumner, WA 98390
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emerald Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerald Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Emerald Hills Elementary School's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerald Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerald Hills Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#99 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
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(18-19)
79%
50%
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(18-19)
84%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
73%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerald Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Emerald Hills Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Emerald Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Emerald Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opportunity Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Emerald Hills Elementary School?
517 students attend Emerald Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Emerald Hills Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Hills Elementary School?
Emerald Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emerald Hills Elementary School offer ?
Emerald Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Emerald Hills Elementary School part of?
Emerald Hills Elementary School is part of Sumner School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 30%)
  • : 84% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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