- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sunnyside, WA
Sun Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sun Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530867003250
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sun Valley Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Sunnyside · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sun Valley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Sunnyside, WA.
School address
District: Sunnyside School District · Washington
NCES ID 530867003250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sun Valley Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530867003250 · Sunnyside, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.5:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High School (2,122 students)
Sun Valley Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sun Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High School
2,122 students
- Harrison Middl 820
Harrison Middle School
820 students
- Washington Ele 602
Washington Elementary
602 students
- Pioneer Elemen 602
Pioneer Elementary School
602 students
- Chief Kamiakin 575
Chief Kamiakin Elementary School
575 students
- This school 474
Sun Valley Elementary School
474 students
What this shows Sun Valley Elementary School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sun Valley Elementary School compares
Sun Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.9%
White 4.4%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Sun Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Sunnyside School District reports $17,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sun Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sun Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Sunnyside
3 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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sun Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sunnyside, WA. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sun Valley Elementary School?
71.0% of students at Sun Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sun Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sun Valley Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of enrollment, in Sunnyside, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sun Valley Elementary School rank among schools in Sunnyside?
By Resource Investment Index, Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Sunnyside, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sunnyside on the city page.
What other schools are in Sunnyside School District?
Besides Sun Valley Elementary School, Sunnyside School District also operates Sunnyside High School (2,122 students), Harrison Middle School (820 students), and Washington Elementary (602 students). See the Sunnyside School District district page for the complete list.