Sun Valley Elementary School

1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sun Valley Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
457 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.11, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
94%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sun Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sun Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
457 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sun Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary School part of?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of Sunnyside School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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