- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Crest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530039000063
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Crest Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools.
- #14 of 16
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Washington
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Crest Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Crest Elementary School ranks #14 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Cherry Crest Elementary School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 530039000063 · Bellevue, WA Other · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 24:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Cherry Crest Elementary School grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cherry Crest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport Senior
Newport Senior High School
1,850 students
- Bellevue High
Bellevue High School
1,683 students
- Interlake Seni
Interlake Senior High School
1,611 students
- Sammamish Seni
Sammamish Senior High
1,363 students
- Tyee Middle Sc
Tyee Middle School
1,007 students
- This school 553
Cherry Crest Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Cherry Crest Elementary School reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Crest Elementary School compares
Cherry Crest Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 91% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Washington - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$20,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 553 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Asian 71.8%
White 18.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Cherry Crest Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Crest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Crest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Newport Heights Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Enatai Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Crest Elementary School
How many students attend Cherry Crest Elementary School?
Cherry Crest Elementary School has 553 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Crest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Crest Elementary School is 24:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Crest Elementary School?
4.1% of students at Cherry Crest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Crest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Crest Elementary School is Asian at 71.8% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Crest Elementary School?
Cherry Crest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cherry Crest Elementary School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Crest Elementary School ranks #14 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.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Cherry Crest Elementary School, 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.