At a glance
Reported students
741
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.62
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
565.5
Somerset Elementary School: 741 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 629
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Somerset Elementary School
Somerset Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bellevue. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Bellevue School District. NCES reports 741 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, above the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (74.5%) and White (11.1%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Somerset Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.62 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black1.1%
- Asian74.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bellevue School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clyde Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
594 reported students
Medina Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
591 reported students
Stevenson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
581 reported students
Jing Mei Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
577 reported students
Woodridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
553 reported students
Public schools near Somerset Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Heights Elementary Elementary · Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 549 | 1.4 mi |
| Cougar Ridge Elementary Elementary · Issaquah School District | KG–05 | 458 | 1.6 mi |
| Woodridge Elementary Elementary · Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 554 | 2.2 mi |
| Spiritridge Elementary School Elementary · Bellevue School District | KG–05 | 546 | 2.3 mi |
| Hazelwood Elementary School Elementary · Renton School District | KG–05 | 478 | 2.3 mi |
| Sunset Elementary Elementary · Issaquah School District | KG–05 | 499 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Elementary School
What grades does Somerset Elementary School serve?
Somerset Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bellevue School District.
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School reported 741 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 629 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 741 students and 38.62 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Somerset Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somerset Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bellevue School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Somerset Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Somerset Elementary School in?
Somerset Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District, based in Bellevue, WA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Somerset Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newport Heights Elementary (1.4 mi), Cougar Ridge Elementary (1.6 mi), Woodridge Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.