Excellent
#250 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 11% in state
Maple Lawn Elementary
Elementary School · Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
230 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#250 of 2,228
In Sumner
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 14
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Maple Lawn Elementary
Maple Lawn Elementary is a public elementary school in Sumner, WA, part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Maple Lawn Elementary serves approximately 603 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Maple Lawn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Maple Lawn Elementary show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- District avg 8.1
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
30% of students at Maple Lawn Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Maple Lawn Elementary — Students at Maple Lawn Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Maple Lawn Elementary Compares
See how Maple Lawn Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
230 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA 98390
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Maple Lawn Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Spinning Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Puyallup), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Bonney Lake Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Bonney Lake), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Crestwood Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Bonney Lake), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Sumner, see our Sumner schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Sumner | 0.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Sumner Middle School Sumner | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Sumner High School Sumner | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Sumner Special Services Sumner | 0.8 mi | — |
| Daffodil Valley Elementary Sumner | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| CASCADE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - MCALDER ELEMENTARY Puyallup | 1.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Shaw Road Elementary Puyallup | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Puyallup | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| CASCADE CHRISTIAN -JUNIOR HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL Puyallup | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Crestwood Elementary Bonney Lake | 2.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Lakeridge Middle School Bonney Lake | 2.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Spinning Elementary Puyallup | 2.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Wildwood Elementary Puyallup | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Sunrise Elementary Puyallup | 3.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Mt View Elementary Edgewood | 2.9 mi | 6.4 |
| E B Walker High School Puyallup | 2.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Ferrucci Jr High Puyallup | 3.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Bonney Lake Elementary Bonney Lake | 2.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Kalles Junior High Puyallup | 2.7 mi | 5.5 |
| CASCADE CHRISTIAN - PUYALLUP ELEMENTARY Puyallup | 2.7 mi | 4.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98390 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,815
Median Home Value
$471,500
Median Rent
$1,886/mo
Population
11,497
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
51.3%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Median Age
35.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ahtanum Valley Elementary Yakima, WA | 8.6 |
| Arbor Heights Elementary School Seattle, WA | 8.6 |
| Brier Elementary Brier, WA | 8.6 |
| Carl Sandburg Elementary Kirkland, WA | 8.6 |
| Cathcart Elementary Snohomish, WA | 8.6 |
| Cedar River Elementary Maple Valley, WA | 8.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maple Lawn Elementary
What grades does Maple Lawn Elementary serve?
Maple Lawn Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maple Lawn Elementary?
Maple Lawn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maple Lawn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maple Lawn Elementary is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maple Lawn Elementary rank in WA?
Maple Lawn Elementary ranks #250 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Maple Lawn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Maple Lawn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maple Lawn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maple Lawn Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Maple Lawn Elementary a charter school?
No, Maple Lawn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maple Lawn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Maple Lawn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maple Lawn Elementary?
35.7% of students at Maple Lawn Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 35.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (253) 891-4400
Resources & Links
District
Sumner-Bonney Lake School District- District Enrollment
- 10,674
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,438
- District Rank
- #3 of 14
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