Sunny Hills Elementary

3200 ISSAQUAH-PINE LAKE RD SE
SAMMAMISH, WA 98075

559 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunny Hills Elementary, located in the Pine Lake area of Sammamish, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Issaquah School District. Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child. It serves a diverse student body and is frequently recognized for its dedicated teaching staff, robust parent involvement, and a curriculum that focuses on both rigorous core academics and social-emotional learning.

Beyond the classroom, Sunny Hills fosters a vibrant school culture characterized by active community engagement and a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where families and educators work closely together to support student success. With its focus on innovation, inclusivity, and preparing students for future academic challenges, Sunny Hills Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Sammamish community and a sought-after choice for families within the region.

559

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunny Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	57
Black	12
Asian	246
Two or More	59
American Indian	3

Asian
246 (44.0 %)
White
182 (32.6 %)
Two or More
59 (10.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (10.2 %)
Black
12 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Issaquah School District
Phone:	(425)837-7400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 97