Spiritridge Elementary School

16401 Se 24th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 546 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spiritridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : Spiritridge Elementary School serves the southeast part of Bellevue, WA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Spiritridge Elementary School's student population of 546 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Spiritridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spiritridge Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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)
#31 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
85%
41%
87%
53%
85-89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
9%
Hispanic
12%
27%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
69%
0.73
(22-23)
14.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Orcas
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spiritridge Elementary School's ranking?
Spiritridge Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Spiritridge Elementary School often compared to?
Spiritridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Spiritridge Elementary School?
546 students attend Spiritridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Spiritridge Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spiritridge Elementary School?
Spiritridge Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spiritridge Elementary School offer ?
Spiritridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spiritridge Elementary School part of?
Spiritridge Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Spiritridge Elementary School located?
Spiritridge Elementary School is located in the West Lake Sammamish neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in West Lake Sammamish.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : Spiritridge Elementary School serves the southeast part of Bellevue, WA, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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