Sunset Elementary School

4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Sunset Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Sunset Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#200 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
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(18-19)
72%
50%
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(18-19)
78%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
29%
9%
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Hispanic
10%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
44%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
13%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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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 Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sunset Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cougar Ridge Elementary School, Somerset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
530 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Issaquah School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 1%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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