- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wenatchee, WA
Sunnyslope Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sunnyslope Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530966001637
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunnyslope Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunnyslope Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Wenatchee School District · Washington
NCES ID 530966001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Sunnyslope Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 530966001637 · Wenatchee, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 15.4:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wenatchee High School (2,066 students)
Sunnyslope Elementary School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunnyslope Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wenatchee High
Wenatchee High School
2,066 students
- Abraham Lincol 604
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
604 students
- Foothills Midd 567
Foothills Middle School
567 students
- Washington Ele 554
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Pioneer Middle 488
Pioneer Middle School
488 students
- This school 292
Sunnyslope Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Sunnyslope Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunnyslope Elementary School compares
Sunnyslope 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Washington - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Sunnyslope Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wenatchee School District reports $16,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunnyslope Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foothills Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunnyslope Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Wenatchee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunnyslope Elementary School
How many students attend Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wenatchee, WA. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunnyslope Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School?
20.7% of students at Sunnyslope Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunnyslope Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sunnyslope Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunnyslope Elementary School?
Sunnyslope Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Sunnyslope Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunnyslope Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wenatchee on the city page.
What other schools are in Wenatchee School District?
Besides Sunnyslope Elementary School, Wenatchee School District also operates Wenatchee High School (2,066 students), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (604 students), and Foothills Middle School (567 students). See the Wenatchee School District district page for the complete list.