Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 3810 132nd Avenue SE
       Bellevue, WA  98006-1310


(425) 456-6100

District: Bellevue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,719 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.2%
Hispanic:
30.4%
Asian:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.2% Help


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Compare Details Puesta del Sol Elementary School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 10th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Puesta del Sol Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.2%), Hispanic (30.4%), Asian (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puesta del Sol Elementary School is 19.2. 11 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puesta del Sol Elementary School is $16,719. 13 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Puesta del Sol Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Puesta del Sol Elementary School 149th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Puesta del Sol Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bellevue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue School District 14th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.10 245th 1026 76.1%
2005 84.49 122nd 1031 88.2%
2006 85.73 93rd 1051 91.2%
2007 90.26 65th 1069 93.9%
2008 81.10 138th 1067 87.1%
2009 92.63 36th 1072 96.6%
2010 94.93 12th 1088 98.9%
2011 88.93 74th 1092 93.2%
2012 86.89 84th 1097 92.3%
2013 91.27 39th 1106 96.5%
2015 94.45 39th 1067 96.3%
2016 92.18 51st 1053 95.2%
2017 84.34 142nd 1056 86.6%
2018 86.86 115th 1054 89.1%
2019 86.70 127th 1130 88.8%
2021 96.17 47th 1107 95.8%
2022 86.94 145th 1169 87.6%
2023 86.41 149th 1169 87.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.57 21st 212 90.1%
2019 86.62 16th 303 94.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.41 146th 1004 85.5%
2019 82.21 158th 1068 85.2%
2021 96.65 36th 1008 96.4%
2022 71.17 296th 1100 73.1%
2023 76.24 230th 1094 79.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.22 85th 999 91.5%
2019 89.15 95th 1075 91.2%
2021 94.40 64th 1025 93.8%
2022 89.60 98th 1113 91.2%
2023 89.53 102nd 1099 90.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.67 49th 201 75.6%
2021 76.13 38th 131 71.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.20 19th 540 96.5%
2019 89.05 44th 697 93.7%
2021 98.94 3rd 501 99.4%
2022 87.80 46th 694 93.4%
2023 81.99 64th 633 89.9%
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Rank History for White students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.24 212th 833 74.5%
2019 84.47 118th 1027 88.5%
2021 95.89 15th 943 98.4%
2022 88.67 78th 1031 92.4%
2023 86.81 100th 1011 90.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Puesta del Sol Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Friday, August 22, 2014

Open Quote As a teacher at Puesta del Sol, I can say that our community is unique. We are passionate educators motivated to do whatever it takes to help students succeed. It's an incredible place to work. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, September 5, 2010

Open Quote This school is a Spanish immersion school. Beginning in Kindergarten, the curriculum is all taught in Spanish. It is the same curriculum as the other Bellevue elementary schools. Staring in 3rd grade a bit of English is taught. Despite learning all day in Spanish, students at Puesta del Sol continue to test well on state assessments that are given in English! By 5th grade students are fluent in Spanish. The program continues through high school although only 2 classes per day are Spanish immersion.

It is a lottery system to get into Puesta del Sol as a Kindergartner. Anyone that lives within the Bellevue School District is eligible. You may join the school later if you pass a grade-level fluency test and if there is room. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 22 32 19 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1989 362 21 31 23 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 419 28 32 29 2 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 433 41 36 37 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1992 406 33 32 46 3 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 390 35 32 38 5 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 380 36 39 34 5 n/a n/a 0 494
1995 358 41 42 49 4 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 358 41 42 49 4 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 344 34 46 51 8 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 333 33 43 76 3 n/a n/a 0 488
1999 351 31 53 61 6 n/a n/a 0 502
2000 317 23 52 52 3 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 359 21 56 56 8 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 363 21 50 51 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 363 21 50 51 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 379 19 61 47 4 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 327 11 57 27 1 n/a n/a 106 529
2006 302 6 14 16 1 n/a n/a 101 440
2007 323 5 10 19 1 n/a n/a 101 459
2008 341 6 12 10 0 n/a n/a 109 478
2009 341 9 17 9 0 n/a n/a 128 504
2010 354 10 23 48 1 n/a n/a 94 530
2011 341 6 40 68 1 0 85 0 541
2012 351 6 46 80 1 0 72 0 556
2013 350 5 52 109 0 0 61 0 577
2014 330 4 64 113 0 0 62 0 573
2015 313 5 71 117 0 0 65 0 571
2016 312 5 72 123 0 1 67 0 580
2017 297 7 70 128 0 1 69 0 572
2018 277 9 73 125 0 1 78 0 563
2019 270 15 88 131 4 1 83 0 592
2020 254 14 79 140 3 0 80 0 570
2021 233 11 73 119 1 0 80 0 517
2022 199 9 74 128 2 0 61 0 473
2023 181 6 68 137 2 0 56 0 450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 17.0 25.4 0
1989 438 18.0 24.3 n/a
1990 510 20.6 24.7 0
1991 548 22.3 24.5 n/a
1992 520 21.4 24.2 n/a
1993 500 21.3 23.5 n/a
1994 494 20.7 23.9 n/a
1995 494 19.2 25.7 n/a
1996 494 19.2 25.7 n/a
1997 483 20.8 23.2 n/a
1998 488 21.8 22.4 n/a
1999 502 23.3 21.5 n/a
2000 447 18.5 24.2 n/a
2001 500 20.8 24.0 n/a
2002 489 22.9 21.4 13.7
2003 489 22.9 21.4 13.7
2004 510 24.0 21.3 12
2005 529 23.8 22.2 15.4
2006 440 19.4 22.7 5.6
2007 459 21.5 21.3 6.1
2008 478 22.9 20.9 4.9
2009 504 22.9 22.0 5.9
2010 530 21.5 24.6 7.6
2011 541 22.4 24.1 4.8
2012 556 25.1 22.1 6.3
2013 577 26.6 21.6 5
2014 573 n/a n/a 4.5
2015 571 28.0 20.3 6.1
2016 580 25.0 23.2 6.6
2017 572 27.0 21.1 7.2
2018 563 26.9 20.8 6.7
2019 592 27.6 21.4 5.9
2020 570 28.2 20.1 5.6
2021 517 27.4 18.8 7.5
2022 473 26.0 18.1 10.4
2023 450 23.3 19.2 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 17.0 25.4 0
1989 438 18.0 24.3 n/a
1990 510 20.6 24.7 0
1991 548 22.3 24.5 n/a
1992 520 21.4 24.2 n/a
1993 500 21.3 23.5 n/a
1994 494 20.7 23.9 n/a
1995 494 19.2 25.7 n/a
1996 494 19.2 25.7 n/a
1997 483 20.8 23.2 n/a
1998 488 21.8 22.4 n/a
1999 502 23.3 21.5 n/a
2000 447 18.5 24.2 n/a
2001 500 20.8 24.0 n/a
2002 489 22.9 21.4 13.7
2003 489 22.9 21.4 13.7
2004 510 24.0 21.3 12
2005 529 23.8 22.2 15.4
2006 440 19.4 22.7 5.6
2007 459 21.5 21.3 6.1
2008 478 22.9 20.9 4.9
2009 504 22.9 22.0 5.9
2010 530 21.5 24.6 7.6
2011 541 22.4 24.1 4.8
2012 556 25.1 22.1 6.3
2013 577 26.6 21.6 5
2014 573 n/a n/a 4.5
2015 571 28.0 20.3 6.1
2016 580 25.0 23.2 6.6
2017 572 27.0 21.1 7.2
2018 563 26.9 20.8 6.7
2019 592 27.6 21.4 5.9
2020 570 28.2 20.1 5.6
2021 517 27.4 18.8 7.5
2022 473 26.0 18.1 10.4
2023 450 23.3 19.2 16.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201690.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%94.0%93.0%93.0%94.0%94.0%
201791.5%0.0%1.1%0.0%4.3%94.7%94.7%94.7%92.6%93.6%94.7%
201953.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%75.8%74.7%82.4%67.0%78.0%74.7%
202085.9%2.2%0.0%0.0%4.4%90.2%91.3%93.5%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%
202192.8%0.0%1.2%0.0%1.2%96.4%96.4%92.8%94.0%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%
202287.6%0.0%1.1%0.0%1.1%92.1%89.9%89.9%89.9%89.9%93.3%93.3%93.3%89.9%
202394.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201987.9%0.0%0.2%2.6%98.4%98.4%97.6%98.5%98.5%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.2%) $14,446 (98.8%) $14,627
2020 $146 (1.4%) $10,539 (98.6%) $10,686
2021 $153 (1.0%) $14,782 (99.0%) $14,936
2022 $225 (1.3%) $16,494 (98.7%) $16,718

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puesta del Sol Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 127th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 149th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)74.168.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)72.571.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)78.673.7
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Bellevue School District)75.174.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)75.359.7
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)74.673.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)66.361.3
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)73.374.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)89.691.9
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)80.476.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)68.867.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)72.768.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)78.882.4
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Bellevue School District)75.474.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)79.374.1
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)78.974.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)71.267.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Bellevue School District)72.868.5
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Puesta del Sol Elementary School)78.882.4
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Bellevue School District)76.670.8
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students592450
 24%
African American156
 60%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian8868
 22.7%
Hispanic131137
 4.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White270181
 33%
Two or More Races8356
 32.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.9%16.2%
 10.3%


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Puesta del Sol Elementary School ranks 149th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Puesta del Sol Elementary School.

Students at Puesta del Sol Elementary School are 40% White, 30% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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