- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Phantom Lake Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530039000082 · Bellevue, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 18.7:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Phantom Lake Elementary held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Phantom Lake 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 430
Phantom Lake Elementary
430 students
What this shows Phantom Lake Elementary reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phantom Lake Elementary compares
Phantom Lake 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,683
- 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 (~430 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.