Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sultan Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sultan Elementary School serves the western part of Sultan, WA, covering an area of approximately 69.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sultan Elementary School's student population of 676 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sultan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sultan Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#644 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Sultan Elementary School's ranking?
Sultan Elementary School is ranked #644 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sultan Elementary School often compared to?
Sultan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine Elementary School, Trentwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sultan Elementary School?
676 students attend Sultan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sultan Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sultan Elementary School?
Sultan Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sultan Elementary School offer ?
Sultan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sultan Elementary School part of?
Sultan Elementary School is part of Sultan School District.
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