Cougar Ridge Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Cougar Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cougar Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cougar Ridge Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cougar Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cougar Ridge Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
38%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cougar Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Cougar Ridge Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Cougar Ridge Elementary School?
513 students attend Cougar Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cougar Ridge Elementary School students are Asian, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cougar Ridge Elementary School?
Cougar Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cougar Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Cougar Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cougar Ridge Elementary School part of?
Cougar Ridge Elementary School is part of Issaquah School District.
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