Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 657 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Sunset 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 Sunset Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
51%
48%
Hawaiian
11%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #1911 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunset Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
657 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Cheney School District.
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