- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Jing Mei Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jing Mei Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530039003455
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jing Mei Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #12 of 16
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jing Mei Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jing Mei Elementary School ranks #12 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039003455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Jing Mei Elementary School grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 530039003455 · Bellevue, WA Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 28.9:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Jing Mei Elementary School grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Jing Mei 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 577
Jing Mei Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Jing Mei Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jing Mei Elementary School compares
Jing Mei 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 | 28.9:1 | ▲ 64% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 91% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
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
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.7%
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 577 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 70.9%
Two or More 20.8%
White 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Jing Mei 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 Jing Mei 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 | Lower 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 Jing Mei 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
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
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jing Mei Elementary School
How many students attend Jing Mei Elementary School?
Jing Mei Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jing Mei Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jing Mei Elementary School is 28.9:1, which is 64% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jing Mei Elementary School?
4.2% of students at Jing Mei Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jing Mei Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jing Mei Elementary School is Asian at 70.9% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jing Mei Elementary School?
Jing Mei Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Jing Mei Elementary School rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Jing Mei Elementary School ranks #12 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 Jing Mei 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.