- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 530039000090 · Bellevue, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 21.5:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Senior
Newport Senior High School
1,850 students
- Bellevue High
Bellevue High School
1,683 students
- Interlake Seni
Interlake Senior High School
1,611 students
- Sammamish Seni
Sammamish Senior High
1,363 students
- Tyee Middle Sc
Tyee Middle School
1,007 students
- This school 494
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
494 students
What this shows Puesta Del Sol Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puesta Del Sol Elementary School compares
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,683
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 60.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.