- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumner, WA
Daffodil Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Daffodil Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530861002744
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daffodil Valley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Sumner · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Washington
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daffodil Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daffodil Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sumner, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861002744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Daffodil Valley Elementary grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 530861002744 · Sumner, WA Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 21.8:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Daffodil Valley Elementary grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Daffodil Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- Bonney Lake Hi
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- Sumner Middle 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- This school 524
Daffodil Valley Elementary
524 students
What this shows Daffodil Valley Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daffodil Valley Elementary compares
Daffodil Valley Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 18% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Washington - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 524 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 4.2%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Daffodil Valley Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daffodil Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daffodil Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Sumner
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daffodil Valley Elementary
How many students attend Daffodil Valley Elementary?
Daffodil Valley Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumner, WA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daffodil Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daffodil Valley Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daffodil Valley Elementary?
37.0% of students at Daffodil Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daffodil Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Daffodil Valley Elementary is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Sumner, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daffodil Valley Elementary?
Daffodil Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Daffodil Valley Elementary rank among schools in Sumner?
By Resource Investment Index, Daffodil Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Sumner, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sumner on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Daffodil Valley Elementary, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.