Enrollment
581
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellevue, WA
Stevenson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530039000089
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevenson Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elementary ranks #4 of 16 schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevenson Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevenson Elementary
Stevenson Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bellevue, Washington, enrolling 581 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.7% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 458 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and Asian (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bellevue's public schools, it stands alongside International School (600 students): Stevenson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 20:1).
Bellevue School District also operates Newport Senior High School (1,850 students) and Bellevue High School (1,683 students) alongside Stevenson 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 Stevenson Elementary compares
Stevenson 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 5% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
Asian 35.5%
African American 8.4%
White 7.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Stevenson 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 Stevenson 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 Stevenson 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sammamish Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevenson 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
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
Enatai Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 20.7:1 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 (~581 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Elementary
How many students attend Stevenson Elementary?
Stevenson Elementary has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellevue, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevenson Elementary?
42.7% of students at Stevenson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevenson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Bellevue, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson Elementary?
Stevenson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Stevenson Elementary rank among schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Elementary ranks #4 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 Stevenson Elementary a good school?
Stevenson Elementary earns 46/100 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 Stevenson 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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