Enrollment
430
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Phantom Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Phantom Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530039000082
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phantom Lake Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #8 of 16
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Phantom Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phantom Lake Elementary ranks #8 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phantom Lake Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phantom Lake Elementary
Phantom Lake Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellevue, Washington, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 474 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Bellevue's public schools, it stands alongside International School (600 students): Phantom Lake Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 20:1).
Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students) and Bellevue High School (1,683 students) alongside Phantom Lake Elementary.
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 Phantom Lake Elementary compares
Phantom Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 39% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Washington - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 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.
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 33.0%
Asian 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 33.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Phantom Lake Elementary 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 Phantom Lake Elementary.
$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 Phantom Lake 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phantom Lake Elementary'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 (~430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Phantom Lake Elementary
How many students attend Phantom Lake Elementary?
Phantom Lake Elementary has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phantom Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phantom Lake Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phantom Lake Elementary?
27.5% of students at Phantom Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phantom Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Phantom Lake Elementary is White at 33.0% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phantom Lake Elementary?
Phantom Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phantom Lake Elementary rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Phantom Lake Elementary ranks #8 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 Phantom Lake Elementary a good school?
Phantom Lake Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Phantom Lake 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.
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