Cougar Ridge Elementary

Summary:

Cougar Ridge Elementary is a public K-5 school in Bellevue, Washington, serving a student population of 474. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance, a diverse student body, and a relatively low percentage of students from low-income families.

Cougar Ridge Elementary's academic excellence is truly remarkable. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science assessments, with over 80% of students proficient or better in each subject. In the 2023-2024 school year, 81.53% of Cougar Ridge students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 52.63% statewide and 78.33% in the Issaquah School District. Similarly, 80.8% of Cougar Ridge students were proficient or better in SBAC/Math, compared to 41.68% statewide and 73.35% in the Issaquah School District. This consistent academic performance has earned Cougar Ridge a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 49th out of 1,168 schools in Washington.

Cougar Ridge Elementary's diverse student population is another notable feature, with a significant Asian student representation (42.41% in 2022-2023) and a relatively high percentage of students of two or more races (11.81% in 2022-2023). This diversity sets Cougar Ridge apart from nearby schools, such as Jing Mei Elementary and Phantom Lake Elementary, which tend to have higher percentages of White and Hispanic students. Additionally, Cougar Ridge has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (10.34% in 2022-2023), compared to nearby schools like Lake Hills Elementary (66.13%) and Phantom Lake Elementary (32.9%), suggesting it serves a more affluent community.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4630 167th Ave SE
       Bellevue, WA  98006-5837


(425) 837-7300

District: Issaquah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,192 Help


Students who attend Cougar Ridge Elementary usually attend:

High:    Issaquah High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
42.4%
White:
35.4%
Two or more races:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cougar Ridge Elementary ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 6th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (42.4%), White (35.4%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cougar Ridge Elementary is 14.3, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cougar Ridge Elementary is $17,192, which is the 8th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Issaquah School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cougar Ridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cougar Ridge Elementary 49th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cougar Ridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Issaquah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Issaquah School District 3rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cougar Ridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cougar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.07 28th 1026 97.3%
2005 89.46 73rd 1031 92.9%
2006 92.58 34th 1051 96.8%
2007 91.52 49th 1069 95.4%
2008 90.54 54th 1067 94.9%
2009 88.71 63rd 1072 94.1%
2010 91.62 44th 1088 96.0%
2011 91.26 50th 1092 95.4%
2012 89.84 58th 1097 94.7%
2013 90.86 44th 1106 96.0%
2015 96.42 18th 1067 98.3%
2016 93.59 37th 1053 96.5%
2017 94.32 33rd 1056 96.9%
2018 94.64 32nd 1054 97.0%
2019 95.07 27th 1130 97.6%
2021 95.09 56th 1107 94.9%
2022 96.57 32nd 1169 97.3%
2023 96.25 35th 1169 97.0%
2024 95.03 49th 1168 95.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cougar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.47 101st 566 82.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Cougar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.69 30th 1004 97.0%
2019 94.76 18th 1068 98.3%
2021 92.95 68th 1008 93.3%
2022 96.70 23rd 1100 97.9%
2023 96.21 24th 1094 97.8%
2024 95.60 31st 1093 97.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Cougar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.07 37th 999 96.3%
2019 94.63 24th 1075 97.8%
2021 95.46 44th 1025 95.7%
2022 94.85 45th 1113 96.0%
2023 95.82 28th 1099 97.5%
2024 93.96 49th 1099 95.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cougar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.46 28th 169 83.4%
2019 83.48 23rd 201 88.6%
2021 74.94 42nd 131 67.9%
2022 85.63 20th 187 89.3%
2023 87.94 18th 170 89.4%
2024 82.63 34th 163 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cougar Ridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.82 27th 833 96.8%
2019 93.76 14th 1027 98.6%
2021 89.64 69th 943 92.7%
2022 88.82 75th 1031 92.7%
2023 92.29 44th 1011 95.6%
2024 91.98 36th 1009 96.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Cougar Ridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 299 3 61 3 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 373 7 56 7 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 512 8 85 8 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1996 512 8 85 8 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1997 538 6 94 5 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 575 8 129 2 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1999 591 9 141 5 0 n/a n/a 0 746
2000 522 10 145 3 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2001 526 9 181 5 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2002 444 5 175 4 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 444 5 175 4 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 399 5 183 4 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2005 348 7 196 7 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2006 336 10 209 12 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 337 7 210 9 0 n/a n/a 2 565
2008 351 10 211 10 0 n/a n/a 4 586
2009 322 9 193 8 0 n/a n/a 6 538
2010 325 10 204 14 0 n/a n/a 7 560
2011 326 10 194 15 0 1 18 0 564
2012 317 13 188 18 1 1 30 0 568
2013 342 12 185 20 1 2 38 0 600
2014 319 11 195 21 1 0 36 0 583
2015 312 7 210 25 1 0 47 0 602
2016 293 6 206 31 1 0 52 0 589
2017 275 4 222 30 2 0 44 0 577
2018 288 6 215 33 1 0 40 0 583
2019 262 8 248 27 1 0 50 0 596
2020 232 12 235 30 2 0 55 0 566
2021 202 13 226 34 0 0 47 0 522
2022 193 12 211 42 0 0 55 0 513
2023 168 8 201 41 0 0 56 0 474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cougar Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 367 16.4 22.4 n/a
1994 443 21.0 21.1 n/a
1995 614 28.3 21.7 n/a
1996 614 28.3 21.7 n/a
1997 644 29.1 22.1 n/a
1998 714 33.6 21.3 n/a
1999 746 33.5 22.3 n/a
2000 680 33.7 20.2 n/a
2001 721 34.9 20.7 n/a
2002 628 32.6 19.3 1.4
2003 628 32.6 19.3 1.4
2004 591 31.0 19.1 2
2005 559 31.3 17.9 1.8
2006 567 33.3 17.0 1.2
2007 565 32.9 17.2 1.4
2008 586 32.4 18.1 1.5
2009 538 32.4 16.6 1.1
2010 560 30.1 18.5 2.5
2011 564 31.3 18.0 2.5
2012 568 31.4 18.0 2.8
2013 600 30.5 19.6 3
2014 583 n/a n/a 3.1
2015 602 38.0 15.8 1
2016 589 33.0 17.8 1.4
2017 577 31.8 18.1 1.6
2018 583 34.0 17.1 2.6
2019 596 37.7 15.7 2.7
2020 566 37.5 15.0 3
2021 522 37.3 13.9 2.9
2022 513 33.6 15.2 7.2
2023 474 33.1 14.3 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cougar Ridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 367 16.4 22.4 n/a
1994 443 21.0 21.1 n/a
1995 614 28.3 21.7 n/a
1996 614 28.3 21.7 n/a
1997 644 29.1 22.1 n/a
1998 714 33.6 21.3 n/a
1999 746 33.5 22.3 n/a
2000 680 33.7 20.2 n/a
2001 721 34.9 20.7 n/a
2002 628 32.6 19.3 1.4
2003 628 32.6 19.3 1.4
2004 591 31.0 19.1 2
2005 559 31.3 17.9 1.8
2006 567 33.3 17.0 1.2
2007 565 32.9 17.2 1.4
2008 586 32.4 18.1 1.5
2009 538 32.4 16.6 1.1
2010 560 30.1 18.5 2.5
2011 564 31.3 18.0 2.5
2012 568 31.4 18.0 2.8
2013 600 30.5 19.6 3
2014 583 n/a n/a 3.1
2015 602 38.0 15.8 1
2016 589 33.0 17.8 1.4
2017 577 31.8 18.1 1.6
2018 583 34.0 17.1 2.6
2019 596 37.7 15.7 2.7
2020 566 37.5 15.0 3
2021 522 37.3 13.9 2.9
2022 513 33.6 15.2 7.2
2023 474 33.1 14.3 10.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Cougar Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201693.7%0.0%1.3%1.3%96.2%98.7%93.7%98.7%97.5%98.7%
201797.4%0.0%1.3%0.0%2.6%100.0%98.7%98.7%97.4%98.7%98.7%
201891.9%0.0%0.0%1.2%5.8%95.4%96.5%95.4%94.2%95.4%96.5%
201992.4%0.0%2.2%0.0%4.4%94.6%96.7%95.7%93.5%93.5%96.7%
202094.9%0.0%1.0%1.0%3.1%96.9%98.0%96.9%95.9%98.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
202198.7%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
202295.5%2.3%0.0%1.1%1.1%97.8%96.6%97.8%96.6%96.6%97.8%97.8%97.8%96.6%
202394.3%2.9%0.0%0.0%1.4%97.1%95.7%95.7%94.3%95.7%94.3%94.3%94.3%95.7%
202496.2%0.0%1.3%0.0%2.5%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%97.5%97.5%97.5%96.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Cougar Ridge Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.7%0.2%0.5%3.3%97.5%98.2%97.0%96.5%97.3%98.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cougar Ridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $129 (0.9%) $14,957 (99.1%) $15,086
2020 $192 (13.6%) $1,217 (86.3%) $1,410
2021 $485 (3.1%) $15,404 (96.9%) $15,889
2022 $1,332 (7.7%) $15,859 (92.2%) $17,192

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cougar Ridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 35th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cougar Ridge Elementary)89.882.3
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)75.876.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cougar Ridge Elementary)87.582.3
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Issaquah School District)81.679.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cougar Ridge Elementary)91.385.9
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)78.378
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cougar Ridge Elementary)8682.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)82.782.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cougar Ridge Elementary)83.376.9
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (Issaquah School District)76.777.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cougar Ridge Elementary)78.183.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Issaquah School District)78.380.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cougar Ridge Elementary)88.983.4
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Issaquah School District)81.378.7
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cougar Ridge Elementary)89.583.8
 5.7%
   All Grades Math (Issaquah School District)77.272.6
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cougar Ridge Elementary)78.183.3
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Issaquah School District)79.577.8
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students596474
 20.5%
African American88
American Indian10
 100%
Asian248201
 19%
Hispanic2741
 51.9%
Pacific Islander00
White262168
 35.9%
Two or More Races5056
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.7%10.3%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cougar Ridge Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Cougar Ridge Elementary.

Yes! Cougar Ridge Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 49th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Cougar Ridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Issaquah High School

Students at Cougar Ridge Elementary are 42% Asian, 35% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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