Sunnyland Elementary School

2800 James St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Sunnyland Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sunnyland Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in WA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunnyland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Sunnyland Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunnyland Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sunnyland Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50-54%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
55-59%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
8%
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Hispanic
20%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
66%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnyland Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyland Elementary School is ranked #939 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunnyland Elementary School?
265 students attend Sunnyland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sunnyland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunnyland Elementary School?
Sunnyland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunnyland Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunnyland Elementary School part of?
Sunnyland Elementary School is part of Bellingham School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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