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Sunset Elementary

4229 W LAKE SAMM PKWY SE, BELLEVUE, WA 98008Issaquah School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
536
Students
Total enrolled
$22,423
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 56% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 536 students in grades PK–05 in BELLEVUE, Washington.
56% above average funding
District spends $22,423 per pupil, 56% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sunset Elementary is a large elementary in BELLEVUE, Washington, serving grades PK–05 with 536 students. The district invests $22,423 per student — 56% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 18% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sunset Elementary

536
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
18%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution270 male · 266 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility18%
National avg 52% · 94 students
Student Composition
28%
41%
11%
15%
Asian28%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black4%
Multiracial15%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530375002307

Academic Outcomes at Sunset Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 61th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98008

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,423Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,423
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,866
Student Support$4,260
Administration$2,691
Operations$3,363
Other$2,242
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,423 spent per student, an estimated $9,933 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
37%
State government
55.4%
Local (property tax)
37.4%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,423/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 18% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Briarwood ElementaryCreekside ElementaryIssaquah Valley ElementaryDiscovery Elementary
+11 more
↓
Middle
Pine Lake Middle SchoolMaywood Middle SchoolBeaver Lake Middle SchoolIssaquah Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Issaquah High SchoolSkyline High SchoolLiberty Sr High SchoolGibson Ek High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIssaquah School District →
Phone: (425)837-5601
NCES ID: 530375002307
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BELLEVUE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Issaquah School District
High
Issaquah High School
2,412 students · 09–12
● 54 opp14% FRL
High
Skyline High School
2,170 students · 09–12
● 59 opp7% FRL
High
Liberty Sr High School
1,476 students · 09–12
● 53 opp16% FRL
Mid
Pine Lake Middle School
900 students · 06–08
● 59 opp5% FRL
Mid
Maywood Middle School
823 students · 06–08
● 53 opp16% FRL
Mid
Beaver Lake Middle School
807 students · 06–08
9% FRL
Mid
Issaquah Middle School
775 students · 06–08
● 54 opp24% FRL
Mid
Pacific Cascade Middle School
683 students · 06–08
9% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4229 W LAKE SAMM PKWY SE, BELLEVUE, WA 98008
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.