Bennett Elementary School

17900 Ne 16th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Bennett Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Bennett Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#134 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
40%
75-79%
53%
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
48%
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
30%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bennett Elementary School's ranking?
Bennett Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bennett Elementary School often compared to?
Bennett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardmore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bennett Elementary School?
512 students attend Bennett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bennett Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Elementary School?
Bennett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bennett Elementary School offer ?
Bennett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Elementary School part of?
Bennett Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Bennett Elementary School located?
Bennett Elementary School is located in the Northeast Bellevue neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Northeast Bellevue.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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