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Honest take: what's the hardest part about being a student at Sunnyside Elementary?
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Enrollment
452
Elementary
DISTRICT 340 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARYSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530486000740
Sunnyside Elementary
3707 Sunnyside Blvd, Marysville, WA 98270 · (360) 965-1500 · Snohomish County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL452 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 40% of Washington public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Washington public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.4:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
195 students
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 76 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 71 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 84 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 78 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 76 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (76) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (76).
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 68% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
48.6%
WA avg 58.4% . -9.7pp since 2014
Math
46.3%
WA avg 51.2% . -8.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 46 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 58 and 51. Reading and writing scores are down about 10 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 9 points.
Smarter Balanced + WCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 48.6% | 46.3% |
| 2023-24 | 51.0% | 51.3% |
| 2022-23 | 47.7% | 48.1% |
| 2021-22 | 52.2% | 42.3% |
| 2018-19 | 49.4% | 46.2% |
| 2017-18 | 48.9% | 44.1% |
| 2016-17 | 51.4% | 45.5% |
| 2015-16 | 56.9% | 55.6% |
| 2014-15 | 58.3% | 55.0% |
% Met or Exceeded Standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.3%
based on WA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 51% typical for Washington schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Washington's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Sunnyside Elementary
Sunnyside Elementary's state test result (50.0% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Elementary this school | 452 | 43.1% | 50.0% |
| Evergreen Forest Elementary Lacey | 442 | 43.2% | 52.8% |
| Kenmore Elementary Kenmore | 396 | 41.2% | 60.3% |
| Grove Elementary Marysville | 392 | 46.4% | 40.7% |
| Beverly Elementary Lynnwood | 413 | 47.7% | 35.4% |
| Chambers Elementary UNIVERSITY PLA | 493 | 40.0% | 69.1% |
Matched among Washington elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Sunnyside Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Snohomish County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #430 of 936 | #60 of 105 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 46.3% | #504 of 1,103 ▼ 90 | #61 of 106 ▼ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 48.6% | #549 of 1,102 ▼ 77 | #65 of 106 ▼ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.2pp | #544 of 928 | #73 of 105 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 452 | #443 of 1,268 | #70 of 118 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #942 of 1,085 | #96 of 109 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.6% | #271 of 1,088 | #34 of 110 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.1% | #754 of 1,169 | #60 of 114 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.2% | #456 of 778 | #22 of 68 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
452
-7 (-2%) vs 2020
-18% since 1990-91, when it was 551
Student : Teacher
17.7:1
was 15.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 452 | 25.5 | 17.7:1 | 43% (195) |
| 2023-24 | 466 | 28 | 16.7:1 | 41% (192) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 29.9 | 15.9:1 | 42% (198) |
| 2020-21 | 459 | 29 | 15.8:1 | 33% (152) |
| 2017-18 | 527 | 30.5 | 17.3:1 | 35% (185) |
| 2015-16 | 514 | 25 | 20.6:1 | 41% (211) |
| 2010-11 | 557 | 30 | 18.6:1 | 36% (199) |
| 2000-01 | 646 | 28 | 23.1:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 551 | 23 | 24.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Sunnyside Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (527 to 452); teachers down 16% (30.5 to 25.5).
About Sunnyside Elementary
Marysville, Washington, is home to Sunnyside Elementary, a medium-sized elementary school. It covers kindergarten through 5, with a total enrollment of 452 students.
Sunnyside Elementary is a school in Marysville School District. The district has 23 schools and 9,760 students.
White students are the largest group at Sunnyside Elementary, with 45% of enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 26% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 9% multiracial, and 8% Black. Among all residents of Snohomish County, the White share is about 64%. By the diversity index, Sunnyside Elementary comes in at 71%.
Federal staffing data show 25.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Sunnyside Elementary and a ratio of 17.7:1. Elementary schools in Washington have a similar average ratio of 17.3:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 43% of enrollment. That is close to the 41% average for public schools in Snohomish County.
The allk12 Grade for Sunnyside Elementary is C+. Compared with Washington public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 40% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Sunnyside Elementary posts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 50.0%, compared with a predicted 51.3%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of Washington schools on BeatsExpectations.
Snohomish County has about 844,430 residents, and median household income is about $111,246, about 38% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 227 public schools in Snohomish County, with a combined enrollment of about 118,688.
Early Learning Center is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.7 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. On proficiency, Sunnyside Elementary is ahead of the 40.3% nearby average, ranking 3rd of 7.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Mid-size: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 459 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 452. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (17.7:1) than in 2020-21 (15.8:1).
Community posts for Sunnyside Elementary can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Snohomish County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
844,430
Census ACS
Median income
$111,246
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
227
118,688 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marysville School District
- Marysville Getchell High SchoolHigh · 1,381 students
- Marysville Pilchuck High SchoolHigh · 1,182 students
- Cedarcrest SchoolMiddle · 704 students
- Marysville Middle SchoolMiddle · 656 students
- Totem Middle SchoolMiddle · 522 students
- Quil Ceda Tulalip ElementaryElementary · 498 students
Other schools in Marysville
- Marysville Getchell High SchoolHigh · 1,381 students
- Marysville Pilchuck High SchoolHigh · 1,182 students
- Cedarcrest SchoolMiddle · 704 students
- Lakewood Middle SchoolMiddle · 668 students
- Marysville Middle SchoolMiddle · 656 students
- Totem Middle SchoolMiddle · 522 students
Other Sunnyside Elementary schools
20 other US public schools in 14 states are named Sunnyside Elementary. Sunnyside Elementary is the 7th largest of the 21.
- Sunnyside ElementaryPullman, WA · 326 students
- Sunnyside Elementary SchoolIndianapolis, IN · 714 students
- SUNNYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLIDAHO FALLS, ID · 568 students
- Sunnyside Elementary SchoolSmyrna, DE · 507 students
- Sunnyside ElementaryGarden Grove, CA · 500 students
Nearby schools
- Early Learning Center1.7 mi · 259
- Allen Creek Elementary School1.7 mi · 437
- Stevens Creek Elementary1.8 mi · 701
- Sunnycrest Elementary School2.2 mi · 695
- Marysville Middle School2.2 mi · 656
- Marysville NWESD 189 Youth Engagement2.2 mi · 205
Frequently asked questions
About Sunnyside ElementaryHow large is Sunnyside Elementary?
Sunnyside Elementary enrolls approximately 452 students in grades KG-05.
Is Sunnyside Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Sunnyside Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at Sunnyside Elementary?
Approximately 17.7:1 students per teacher at Sunnyside Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Sunnyside Elementary?
Student demographics at Sunnyside Elementary are roughly 45% White, 26% Hispanic, 8% Black, 9% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Sunnyside Elementary in?
Sunnyside Elementary is part of Marysville School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.