Enrollment
546
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellevue, WA
Spiritridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spiritridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530039000088
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spiritridge Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spiritridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spiritridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spiritridge Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spiritridge Elementary School
Spiritridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bellevue, Washington, enrolling 546 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 546 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 326 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #288, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (38%) and White (31%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 546 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bellevue's elementary schools, it stands alongside Somerset Elementary School (741 students): Spiritridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 23.9:1).
Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students) and Bellevue High School (1,683 students) alongside Spiritridge Elementary School.
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 Spiritridge Elementary School compares
Spiritridge Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 74% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Washington - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
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 546 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Asian 38.3%
White 31.0%
Two or More 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Spiritridge Elementary School 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 Spiritridge Elementary School.
$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 Spiritridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellevue High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interlake Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spiritridge Elementary School'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 elementary schools in Bellevue
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spiritridge Elementary School
How many students attend Spiritridge Elementary School?
Spiritridge Elementary School has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellevue, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spiritridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spiritridge Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spiritridge Elementary School?
11.7% of students at Spiritridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spiritridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spiritridge Elementary School is Asian at 38.3% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spiritridge Elementary School?
Spiritridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Spiritridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Spiritridge Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Spiritridge Elementary School a good school?
Spiritridge Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Spiritridge 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.
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