- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Lake Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530039000075
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hills Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary ranks #3 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lake Hills Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 530039000075 · Bellevue, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 16.1:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Lake Hills Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lake Hills Elementary 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 498
Lake Hills Elementary
498 students
What this shows Lake Hills Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hills Elementary compares
Lake Hills 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 17.7%
African American 16.7%
Asian 14.9%
Two or More 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Lake Hills Elementary is more 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 Lake Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hills Elementary'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
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
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hills Elementary
How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary?
Lake Hills Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Lake Hills Elementary?
54.1% of students at Lake Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hills Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hills Elementary?
Lake Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lake Hills Elementary rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Hills Elementary ranks #3 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 Lake Hills Elementary, 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.