SUNNYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sunnycrest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Federal Way School District school district, located in KENT, WA with about 620 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Sunnycrest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sunnycrest Elementary School is located in Kent, Washington, and serves the local community as part of the Kent School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. The school community typically reflects the diverse cultural and economic background of the broader Kent area, aiming to create an inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds can thrive.
Like many schools within the Kent School District, Sunnycrest is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus utilizes various educational resources and extracurricular programs to encourage student engagement and personal growth. Parents and guardians are generally encouraged to participate in school activities and volunteer opportunities, which helps strengthen the collaborative relationship between the school staff and the local families it serves.
For more information, contact Sunnycrest Elementary School at (253) 945-4100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KENT, WA 98032-4197
(253) 945-4100
SUNNYCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KENT, WA with about 620 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Federal Way School District
- Total Students:
- 620
- Teachers:
- 36.97
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 620 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.8%
- White
- 16.5%
- Two or more races
- 12.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.4%
- Asian
- 11.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 5.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.