- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Sunset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530375002307
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375002307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sunset Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530375002307 · Bellevue, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 14.3:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Sunset Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 499
Sunset Elementary
499 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary compares
Sunset Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Asian 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 12.6%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Sunset Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Elementary?
15.5% of students at Sunset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Elementary rank among public schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public 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 public schools in Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Sunset Elementary, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.