At a glance
Reported students
458
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
531.5
Cougar Ridge Elementary: 458 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
15.8:1 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
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.57
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Cougar Ridge Elementary
Cougar Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Bellevue. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Issaquah School District. NCES reports 458 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 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to 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 (42.6%) and White (33.6%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cougar Ridge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White33.6%
- Hispanic9%
- Black2.4%
- Asian42.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial12%
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
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 Issaquah School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maple Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
Newcastle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Endeavour Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
473 reported students
Apollo Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Sunset Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
499 reported students
Discovery Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
508 reported students
Public schools near Cougar Ridge Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary Elementary · Issaquah School District | KG–05 | 499 | 0.9 mi |
| Somerset Elementary School Elementary · Bellevue School District | KG–05 | 741 | 1.6 mi |
| Spiritridge Elementary School Elementary · Bellevue School District | KG–05 | 546 | 1.8 mi |
| Phantom Lake Elementary Elementary · Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 430 | 2.7 mi |
| Newport Heights Elementary Elementary · Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 549 | 3 mi |
| Lake Hills Elementary Elementary · Bellevue School District | PK–05 | 498 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cougar Ridge Elementary
What grades does Cougar Ridge Elementary serve?
Cougar Ridge Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Issaquah School District.
How many students attend Cougar Ridge Elementary?
Cougar Ridge Elementary reported 458 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cougar Ridge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 458 students and 29 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 Cougar Ridge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cougar Ridge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Issaquah School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cougar Ridge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.7% 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 Cougar Ridge Elementary in?
Cougar Ridge Elementary is part of Issaquah School District, based in Issaquah, WA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cougar Ridge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunset Elementary (0.9 mi), Somerset Elementary School (1.6 mi), Spiritridge Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.