Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
School Overview
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)71%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
42%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puesta Del Sol Elementary School's ranking?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Puesta Del Sol Elementary School often compared to?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jing Mei Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
473 students attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Puesta Del Sol Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Puesta Del Sol Elementary School offer ?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Puesta Del Sol Elementary School part of?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
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