Very Good
#777 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Sun Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Sunnyside School District
1220 N. 16th Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#777 of 2,228
In Sunnyside
#3 of 8
public schools
In district
#3 of 8
Sunnyside School District
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Sun Valley Elementary School
Elementary School in Sunnyside · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sun Valley Elementary School
Sun Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sunnyside, WA, part of Sunnyside School District. Sun Valley Elementary School serves approximately 432 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sun Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
47% of students at Sun Valley Elementary School 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
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Sun Valley Elementary School Compares
See how Sun Valley Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1220 N. 16th Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sun Valley Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Thompson Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Grandview), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mcclure Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 7.0 miles away, in nearby Grandview), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Smith Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Grandview), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sunnyside, see our Sunnyside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista Middle School Sunnyside | 0.2 mi | 5.1 |
| SUNNYSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sunnyside | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Sunnyside High School Sunnyside | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| SHS Graduation Alliance Sunnyside | 1.1 mi | — |
| Harrison Middle School Sunnyside | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Chief Kamiakin Elementary School Sunnyside | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Pioneer Elementary School Sunnyside | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Washington Elementary Sunnyside | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Outlook Elementary School Sunnyside | 4.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Grandview High School Grandview | 6.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Grandview Middle School Grandview | 6.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Thompson Elementary School Grandview | 6.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Contract Learning Center Grandview | 7.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Mcclure Elementary School Grandview | 7.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Mabton Step Up To College Mabton | 7.2 mi | — |
| Artz Fox Elementary Mabton | 8.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Mabton Jr. Sr. High Mabton | 8.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Smith Elementary School Grandview | 7.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Granger Middle School Granger | 9.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Granger | 9.2 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98944 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,167
Median Home Value
$230,100
Median Rent
$959/mo
Population
24,048
College Educated
9.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Median Age
28.1
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|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Wenatchee, WA | 7.1 |
| Broad View Elementary Oak Harbor, WA | 7.1 |
| Captain Gray STEM Elementary Pasco, WA | 7.1 |
| Cooper Elementary Spokane, WA | 7.1 |
| Crescent Harbor Elem Oak Harbor, WA | 7.1 |
| Daybreak Primary Battle Ground, WA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sun Valley Elementary School
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School serve?
Sun Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun Valley Elementary School rank in WA?
Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #777 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Sun Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sun Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun Valley Elementary School?
82.2% of students at Sun Valley Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (509) 837-5851
Resources & Links
District
Sunnyside School District- District Enrollment
- 6,213
- Schools in District
- 9
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,915
- District Rank
- #3 of 8
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