Cougar Ridge Elementary

474 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cougar Ridge Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in the Somerset area of Bellevue, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Bellevue School District. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school fosters a collaborative community atmosphere. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social-emotional growth, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state for student achievement.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for its active parent involvement and supportive PTA, which help facilitate various enrichment programs and community events. With a focus on inclusive learning and preparing students for future success, Cougar Ridge benefits from the district's high standards and resources, providing a structured yet nurturing environment that prepares its diverse student body for the transition to middle school.

474

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cougar Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	41
Black	8
Asian	201
Two or More	56

Asian
201 (42.4 %)
White
168 (35.4 %)
Two or More
56 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
41 (8.6 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Issaquah School District
Phone:	(425)837-7300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 82