- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellevue, WA
Cougar Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cougar Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530375000482
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cougar Ridge Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cougar Ridge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Cougar Ridge Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 530375000482 · Bellevue, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.9:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Cougar Ridge Elementary held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Cougar Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 458
Cougar Ridge Elementary
458 students
What this shows Cougar Ridge Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cougar Ridge Elementary compares
Cougar Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 84% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.6%
White 33.6%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Cougar Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cougar Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cougar Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellevue
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Somerset Elementary School
Standard public school
741 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Woodridge Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Spiritridge Elementary School
Standard public school
546 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilburton Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Cougar Ridge Elementary?
Cougar Ridge Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Ridge Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cougar Ridge Elementary?
7.4% of students at Cougar Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cougar Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cougar Ridge Elementary is Asian at 42.6% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cougar Ridge Elementary?
Cougar Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Cougar Ridge Elementary rank among public schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Cougar Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public 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 public schools in Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Cougar Ridge Elementary, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.