Sun Valley Elementary School

1220 N. 16th Street
Sunnyside, WA 98944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sun Valley Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
94%
27%
White
5%
47%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sun Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sun Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
474 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sun Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary School part of?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of Sunnyside School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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