At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
Sunnycrest Elementary School: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Sunnycrest Elementary School
Sunnycrest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Kent. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Federal Way School District. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.1%) and Asian (23.4%). English learners represent 55.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sunnycrest Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 55.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.8%
- Hispanic39.1%
- Black10.7%
- Asian23.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.9%
- Multiracial13.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Federal Way School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Lake Dolloff Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Olympic View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
547 reported students
Valhalla Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Rainier View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
Mirror Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
491 reported students
Public schools near Sunnycrest Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 535 | 1.1 mi |
| River Ridge Elementary Elementary · Kent School District | PK–05 | 697 | 1.3 mi |
| Neely O Brien Elementary School Elementary · Kent School District | KG–05 | 472 | 1.4 mi |
| Star Lake Elementary School Elementary · Federal Way School District | PK–05 | 434 | 1.4 mi |
| Kent Elementary School Elementary · Kent School District | KG–05 | 438 | 1.4 mi |
| Des Moines Elementary Elementary · Highline School District | PK–05 | 500 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sunnycrest Elementary School
What grades does Sunnycrest Elementary School serve?
Sunnycrest Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Federal Way School District.
How many students attend Sunnycrest Elementary School?
Sunnycrest Elementary School reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 506 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sunnycrest Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 535 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sunnycrest Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Federal Way School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sunnycrest Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sunnycrest Elementary School in?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District, based in Federal Way, WA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sunnycrest Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkside Elementary (1.1 mi), River Ridge Elementary (1.3 mi), Neely O Brien Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.