Somerset Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Somerset Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (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 93% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Somerset Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Somerset Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Somerset Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 2052 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)91%
50%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)93%
61%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
73%
9%

Hispanic
4%
25%

Black
1%
5%

White
15%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
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 Somerset Elementary School's ranking?
Somerset Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?
627 students attend Somerset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Somerset Elementary School students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary School?
Somerset Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary School offer ?
Somerset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Somerset Elementary School part of?
Somerset Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
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