Sun Valley Elementary School

1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sun Valley Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • 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 432 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
95%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
5%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
432 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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