Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunnycrest Elementary School serves the northern part of Kent, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunnycrest Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnycrest Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#2042 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Sunnycrest Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is ranked #2042 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunnycrest Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnycrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunnycrest Elementary School?
535 students attend Sunnycrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sunnycrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnycrest Elementary School?
Sunnycrest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunnycrest Elementary School offer ?
Sunnycrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnycrest Elementary School part of?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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