Bennett Elementary School

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bennett Elementary School, located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue, Washington, serves as a community-focused public school within the Bellevue School District. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for the future, Bennett Elementary utilizes a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Bennett Elementary is recognized for its strong community involvement and parent participation. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support programs aimed at enriching the educational experience and addressing the unique needs of its students. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing partnerships with local families, Bennett Elementary strives to create a welcoming space where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and achieve their personal best.

513

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bennett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	34
Black	14
Asian	247
Two or More	58
American Indian	2

Asian
247 (48.1%)
White
158 (30.8%)
Two or More
58 (11.3%)
Hispanic
34 (6.6%)
Black
14 (2.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellevue School District
Phone:	(425)456-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 69