- Enrollment
- 1,850
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellevue, WA
Wilburton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilburton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530039003638
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilburton Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Bellevue · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilburton Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilburton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Bellevue, WA.
School address
District: Bellevue School District · Washington
NCES ID 530039003638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
350 on latest CCD 530039003638 · Bellevue, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 16.7:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport Senior High School (1,850 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 elementary schools in Bellevue. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Wilburton 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 350
Wilburton Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Wilburton Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilburton Elementary School compares
Wilburton Elementary School vs Washington and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 350 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.
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 Wilburton Elementary School 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 | Higher 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 Wilburton 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilburton Elementary School
How many students attend Wilburton Elementary School?
Wilburton Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellevue, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilburton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilburton Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher 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 Wilburton Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Wilburton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilburton Elementary School?
Wilburton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wilburton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bellevue?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilburton Elementary School ranks #1 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 Wilburton 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.