Enrollment
524
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Daffodil Valley Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Daffodil Valley Elementary
Daffodil Valley Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sumner, Washington, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Washington schools and 24% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 484 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #407, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 524 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spends $14,043 per pupil, 28% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sumner's public schools, it stands alongside Maple Lawn Elementary (628 students): Daffodil Valley Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 20.3:1).
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students) and Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students) alongside Daffodil Valley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Daffodil Valley Elementary compares
Daffodil Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, which includes Daffodil Valley Elementary.
$14,043
Per student
-28%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 6.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Daffodil Valley Elementary a good school?
Daffodil Valley Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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