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Sunset Elementary School

4229 W Lake Samm Pkwy Se
Bellevue, WA 98008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#303 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunset Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
28%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
536 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Elementary School located?
Sunset Elementary School is located in the West Lake Sammamish neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in West Lake Sammamish.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 536 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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