Sumner Special Services serves 52 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sumner Special Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sumner Special Services's student population of 52 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 15, 2026
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sumner Special Services is 0.62, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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
How many students attend Sumner Special Services?
52 students attend Sumner Special Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sumner Special Services students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Sumner Special Services offer ?
Sumner Special Services offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumner Special Services part of?
Sumner Special Services is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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