- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellevue, WA
Somerset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530039000087
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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
Somerset Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 5.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+91 students YoY
Somerset Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+91 students YoY 530039000087 · Bellevue, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 23.9:1 · 5.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Somerset Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 714 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Somerset 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
Somerset Elementary School
741 students
What this shows Somerset Elementary School reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Elementary School compares
Somerset 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.6% | ▼ 88% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.8%
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 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 74.5%
White 11.1%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Somerset 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 Somerset 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 | Similar 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 Somerset 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 elementary schools in Bellevue
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Elementary School
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has 741 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellevue, WA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 714 (2023-24), up 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School is 23.9:1, which is 36% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Elementary School?
5.6% of students at Somerset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Elementary School is Asian at 74.5% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Somerset Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Bellevue on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellevue School District?
Besides Somerset 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.