Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunny Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunny Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunny Hills Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Sunny Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunny Hills 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
#45 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
48%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
30%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sunny Hills Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunny Hills Elementary School?
565 students attend Sunny Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sunny Hills Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunny Hills Elementary School?
Sunny Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunny Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sunny Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunny Hills Elementary School part of?
Sunny Hills Elementary School is part of Issaquah School District.
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