Cherry Crest Elementary School

553 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cherry Crest Elementary School, located in Bellevue, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Bellevue School District, it is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, innovation, and a commitment to meeting the individual needs of every student through rigorous curricula and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond academics, Cherry Crest is noted for its active and engaged community, supported by a highly involved Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that sponsors various programs, extracurricular activities, and cultural events. The school’s culture centers on a collaborative partnership between families, dedicated educators, and staff, all working together to support the social-emotional growth of students. With a reputation for academic excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, Cherry Crest remains a pillar of the local Bellevue community.

553

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cherry Crest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	9
Black	6
Asian	397
Two or More	37

Asian
397 (71.8%)
White
104 (18.8%)
Two or More
37 (6.7%)
Hispanic
9 (1.6%)
Black
6 (1.1%)

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)456-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 111