- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Spiritridge Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 530039000088 · Bellevue, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 17.6:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Spiritridge Elementary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Spiritridge 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 546
Spiritridge Elementary School
546 students
What this shows Spiritridge Elementary School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spiritridge Elementary School compares
Spiritridge Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Bellevue School District reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,683
- 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 (~546 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.