Puesta Del Sol Elementary School

301 151st Place Ne
Bellevue, WA 98007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Puesta Del Sol Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • 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 510 students has declined by 13% 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
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

Puesta Del Sol Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#191 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
68%
40%
74%
53%
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
34%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puesta Del Sol Elementary School's ranking?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is ranked #191 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary School?
510 students attend Puesta Del Sol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Puesta Del Sol Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 11% 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 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Puesta Del Sol Elementary School part of?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Puesta Del Sol Elementary School located?
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School is located in the Factoria neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Factoria.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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