Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sunnycrest Elementary School's student population of 527 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 17, 2026
School Rankings
Sunnycrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnycrest Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2042 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
9%
Hispanic
42%
26%
Black
13%
5%
White
12%
48%
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunnycrest Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is ranked #2042 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunnycrest Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnycrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunnycrest Elementary School?
527 students attend Sunnycrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sunnycrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnycrest Elementary School?
Sunnycrest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunnycrest Elementary School offer ?
Sunnycrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnycrest Elementary School part of?
Sunnycrest Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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