Enrollment
66
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Central Educational Services
Federal NCES profile for Central Educational Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530039003434
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Educational Services earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33:1
- large classes for Washington
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Educational Services has class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Educational Services ranks #16 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039003434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Educational Services compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Educational Services
Central Educational Services is a small combined-grade school in Bellevue, Washington, enrolling 66 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33:1 is larger than about 97% of Washington schools and 87% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 66 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 72/100).
Among Bellevue's public schools, it stands alongside International School (600 students): Central Educational Services is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33:1 vs 20:1).
Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students) and Bellevue High School (1,683 students) alongside Central Educational Services.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Educational Services compares
Central Educational Services on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33:1 | ▲ 87% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 97% in Washington - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
Asian 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Central Educational Services is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellevue School District, which includes Central Educational Services.
$17,860
Per student
-8%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.5%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Educational Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Educational Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Bellevue
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
International School
Alternative education program
600 students 20:1 students per teacher
Clyde Hill Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Stevenson Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Jing Mei Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Newport Heights Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~66 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Educational Services
How many students attend Central Educational Services?
Central Educational Services has 66 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Educational Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Educational Services is 33:1, which is 87% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 110% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Educational Services?
35.2% of students at Central Educational Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Educational Services?
The largest demographic group at Central Educational Services is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Educational Services?
Central Educational Services has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central Educational Services rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Educational Services ranks #16 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bellevue on the city page.
Is Central Educational Services a good school?
Central Educational Services earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Central Educational Services, Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students), Bellevue High School (1,683 students), and Interlake Senior High School (1,611 students). See the Bellevue School District district page for the complete list.
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