Cougar Ridge Elementary vs Somerset Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Ridge Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
Somerset Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
741 students
| Measure | Cougar Ridge Elementary Bellevue, Washington | Somerset Elementary School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,154 | #40 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1030 of 50,301 | #1911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 741 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 91% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 86.3).
- •Somerset Elementary School does better on math proficiency (91% vs 89%).
- •Somerset Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 88%).
- •Somerset Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 10.7%).
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.5).
- •Somerset Elementary School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 458.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cougar Ridge Elementary better than Somerset Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 86.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cougar Ridge Elementary and Somerset Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Ridge Elementary: 458. Somerset Elementary School: 741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Ridge Elementary and Somerset Elementary School rank in Washington?
Cougar Ridge Elementary is 6th of 1,154 and Somerset Elementary School is 40th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).