Cougar Ridge Elementary vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 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
Sunset Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Cougar Ridge Elementary Bellevue, Washington | Sunset Elementary Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,154 | #27 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1030 of 50,301 | #1595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 72% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 87.2).
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 72%).
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Cougar Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 19.2%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.8).
- •Sunset Elementary is the larger school with 499 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 Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Ridge Elementary ranks higher (88.9 vs 87.2 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 Sunset Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Ridge Elementary: 458. Sunset Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Ridge Elementary and Sunset Elementary rank in Washington?
Cougar Ridge Elementary is 6th of 1,154 and Sunset Elementary is 27th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).