At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
575
Sun Valley Elementary School: 474 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
- 446
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Sun Valley Elementary School
Sun Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Sunnyside. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Sunnyside School District. NCES reports 474 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 70th 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 (93.9%) and White (4.4%). English learners represent 46% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sun Valley Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.94 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 2 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
- 46%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White4.4%
- Hispanic93.9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 Sunnyside School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Outlook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
403 reported students
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
575 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Pioneer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
602 reported students
Sierra Vista Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
549 reported students
Harrison Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
820 reported students
Public schools near Sun Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside School District | PK–05 | 575 | 1.4 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Sunnyside School District | PK–05 | 602 | 1.6 mi |
| Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside School District | PK–05 | 602 | 1.6 mi |
| Outlook Elementary School Elementary · Sunnyside School District | PK–05 | 403 | 4.8 mi |
| Thompson Elementary School Elementary · Grandview School District | PK–05 | 549 | 6.9 mi |
| Mcclure Elementary School Elementary · Grandview School District | PK–05 | 543 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Elementary School
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School serve?
Sun Valley Elementary School reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sunnyside School District.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 446 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 474 students and 30.94 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 Sun Valley Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sun Valley Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sunnyside School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sun Valley Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.8% 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 Sun Valley Elementary School in?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of Sunnyside School District, based in Sunnyside, WA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sun Valley Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chief Kamiakin Elementary School (1.4 mi), Washington Elementary (1.6 mi), Pioneer Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.