Enrollment
494
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Puesta Del Sol Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530039000090
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Washington
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Puesta Del Sol Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellevue, Washington, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 86% of Washington schools and 22% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 494 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (33%) (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bellevue's public schools, it stands alongside International School (600 students): Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 20:1).
Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students) and Bellevue High School (1,683 students) alongside Puesta Del Sol Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Puesta Del Sol Elementary School compares
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Washington - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 33.3%
Asian 15.7%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue School District, which includes Puesta Del Sol Elementary School.
$17,860
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Puesta Del Sol Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puesta Del Sol Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Bellevue
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
International School
Alternative education program
600 students 20:1 students per teacher
Clyde Hill Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Jing Mei Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Newport Heights Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
How many students attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
13.1% of students at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Puesta Del Sol Elementary School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School ranks #6 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bellevue on the city page.
Is Puesta Del Sol Elementary School a good school?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Puesta Del Sol Elementary School, Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students), Bellevue High School (1,683 students), and Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students). See the Bellevue School District district page for the complete list.
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