Somerset Elementary School

Summary:

Somerset Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school located in Bellevue, Washington, serving 623 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Bellevue School District, which is ranked 18th out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Somerset Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington, with over 90% proficiency in English Language Arts and Math across all grades. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (over 73%) and a relatively small percentage of White students (around 15%), sets it apart from nearby schools like Lake Hills Elementary, Woodridge Elementary, and Puesta del Sol Elementary. Somerset Elementary also ranks 1st out of 320 Washington elementary schools in the performance of its English Language Learner (ELL) students, and performs exceptionally well in serving its special education and low-income student populations.

While Somerset Elementary's overall academic performance is outstanding, there are some racial disparities in the performance of its student subgroups, with the school's White and multi-racial students performing at a slightly lower level compared to its Asian students. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 8%) indicates a relatively affluent student population, which likely contributes to the school's high academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 14100 Somerset Boulevard SE
       Bellevue, WA  98006-2399


(425) 456-5800

District: Bellevue School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,998 Help


Students who attend Somerset Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Tyee Middle School
High:    Newport Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  623

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
73.0%
White:
13.0%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8% Help


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Compare Details Somerset Elementary School ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bellevue School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Somerset Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bellevue School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (73%), White (13%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School is 19.5. 11 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Elementary School is $15,998. 14 elementary schools in the Bellevue School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Somerset Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Elementary School 5th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Somerset Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bellevue School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellevue School District 18th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Somerset Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.28 48th 1026 95.3%
2005 90.92 49th 1031 95.2%
2006 92.77 30th 1051 97.1%
2007 95.08 21st 1069 98.0%
2008 94.75 17th 1067 98.4%
2009 94.97 15th 1072 98.6%
2010 95.63 9th 1088 99.2%
2011 94.93 12th 1092 98.9%
2012 92.13 36th 1097 96.7%
2013 92.37 23rd 1106 97.9%
2015 95.96 23rd 1067 97.8%
2016 97.28 6th 1053 99.4%
2017 97.51 6th 1056 99.4%
2018 97.53 8th 1054 99.2%
2019 97.96 5th 1130 99.6%
2021 99.39 2nd 1107 99.8%
2022 98.60 4th 1169 99.7%
2023 98.39 5th 1169 99.6%
2024 98.56 5th 1168 99.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.34 4th 303 98.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.84 2nd 248 99.2%
2023 99.71 1st 254 99.6%
2024 99.61 1st 320 99.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.53 11th 339 96.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.79 5th 979 99.5%
2023 96.36 11th 1013 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.13 5th 1004 99.5%
2019 96.87 4th 1068 99.6%
2021 98.85 7th 1008 99.3%
2022 98.12 5th 1100 99.5%
2023 97.98 7th 1094 99.4%
2024 98.33 4th 1093 99.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.57 13th 999 98.7%
2019 97.81 3rd 1075 99.7%
2022 98.66 4th 1113 99.6%
2023 98.63 2nd 1099 99.8%
2024 98.68 3rd 1099 99.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.17 5th 169 97.0%
2019 93.81 2nd 201 99.0%
2021 92.57 3rd 131 97.7%
2022 92.43 2nd 187 98.9%
2023 93.52 1st 170 99.4%
2024 93.78 1st 163 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Somerset Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.33 18th 833 97.8%
2019 92.79 19th 1027 98.1%
2021 90.52 60th 943 93.6%
2022 78.28 209th 1031 79.7%
2023 81.24 161st 1011 84.1%
2024 91.58 40th 1009 96.0%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote Staff is amazing and caring. There’s a big focus on anti-bullying and community. Students come from good families who focus on academics, athletics and music. Overall, an ideal environment for my kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Open Quote very nice school , excellent teacher, kind principal Close Quote



Enrollment information for Somerset Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 426 9 79 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1989 444 9 84 1 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1990 435 6 99 3 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1991 392 4 100 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 392 3 109 1 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 372 5 113 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 380 4 137 3 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 382 7 169 5 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 382 7 169 5 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 404 7 178 5 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 361 8 193 11 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1999 348 9 189 5 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2000 352 9 177 3 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 334 8 185 4 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 319 7 229 3 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 319 7 229 3 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 265 5 231 4 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 243 4 241 5 1 n/a n/a 46 540
2006 235 7 292 6 1 n/a n/a 56 597
2007 237 6 294 6 0 n/a n/a 62 605
2008 235 5 313 6 1 n/a n/a 66 626
2009 225 7 305 3 1 n/a n/a 80 621
2010 201 7 291 6 1 n/a n/a 72 578
2011 204 10 313 6 1 0 63 0 597
2012 174 8 349 6 0 2 62 0 601
2013 163 7 348 7 0 1 56 0 582
2014 162 7 333 14 0 1 49 0 566
2015 159 5 470 19 0 0 56 0 709
2016 139 7 507 18 0 1 61 0 733
2017 133 5 509 22 0 0 53 0 722
2018 120 4 507 21 0 1 68 0 721
2019 105 2 473 19 0 0 59 0 658
2020 95 2 498 26 0 1 46 0 668
2021 94 3 457 27 0 1 48 0 630
2022 95 5 459 27 0 1 40 0 627
2023 81 6 455 27 0 1 53 0 623

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 Somerset Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 21.0 24.4 0
1989 538 23.0 23.3 n/a
1990 543 22.5 24.1 0
1991 496 21.0 23.6 n/a
1992 505 21.6 23.3 n/a
1993 492 21.8 22.6 n/a
1994 524 22.3 23.5 n/a
1995 563 24.0 23.5 n/a
1996 563 24.0 23.5 n/a
1997 594 26.3 22.6 n/a
1998 573 25.6 22.4 n/a
1999 551 24.4 22.6 n/a
2000 541 22.5 24.0 n/a
2001 532 24.3 21.9 n/a
2002 558 26.7 20.9 2.3
2003 558 26.7 20.9 2.3
2004 505 24.0 21.0 1.8
2005 540 23.5 23.0 2.4
2006 597 28.5 20.9 3.5
2007 605 30.0 20.2 4.2
2008 626 30.5 20.5 5
2009 621 30.5 20.4 4.8
2010 578 26.7 21.6 6.9
2011 597 27.9 21.3 8.5
2012 601 28.8 20.8 6.7
2013 582 26.4 22.0 7.7
2014 566 n/a n/a 4.9
2015 709 40.0 17.7 6.1
2016 733 37.0 19.8 4.6
2017 722 37.0 19.5 5.1
2018 721 35.3 20.4 5.4
2019 658 34.3 19.1 5.3
2020 668 34.1 19.5 4.6
2021 630 35.1 17.9 3.7
2022 627 32.9 19.0 4
2023 623 31.8 19.5 8

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 Somerset Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 21.0 24.4 0
1989 538 23.0 23.3 n/a
1990 543 22.5 24.1 0
1991 496 21.0 23.6 n/a
1992 505 21.6 23.3 n/a
1993 492 21.8 22.6 n/a
1994 524 22.3 23.5 n/a
1995 563 24.0 23.5 n/a
1996 563 24.0 23.5 n/a
1997 594 26.3 22.6 n/a
1998 573 25.6 22.4 n/a
1999 551 24.4 22.6 n/a
2000 541 22.5 24.0 n/a
2001 532 24.3 21.9 n/a
2002 558 26.7 20.9 2.3
2003 558 26.7 20.9 2.3
2004 505 24.0 21.0 1.8
2005 540 23.5 23.0 2.4
2006 597 28.5 20.9 3.5
2007 605 30.0 20.2 4.2
2008 626 30.5 20.5 5
2009 621 30.5 20.4 4.8
2010 578 26.7 21.6 6.9
2011 597 27.9 21.3 8.5
2012 601 28.8 20.8 6.7
2013 582 26.4 22.0 7.7
2014 566 n/a n/a 4.9
2015 709 40.0 17.7 6.1
2016 733 37.0 19.8 4.6
2017 722 37.0 19.5 5.1
2018 721 35.3 20.4 5.4
2019 658 34.3 19.1 5.3
2020 668 34.1 19.5 4.6
2021 630 35.1 17.9 3.7
2022 627 32.9 19.0 4
2023 623 31.8 19.5 8

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

Somerset Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201683.1%0.0%1.4%0.0%97.2%91.5%94.4%91.5%95.8%91.5%
201781.7%1.4%0.0%0.0%2.8%87.3%87.3%93.0%88.7%85.9%87.3%
201880.9%0.0%1.5%0.0%5.9%92.7%89.7%91.2%82.4%91.2%89.7%
201991.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.6%94.6%92.9%94.6%92.9%92.9%92.9%
202093.0%1.4%1.4%0.0%1.4%95.8%94.4%98.6%95.8%94.4%97.2%97.2%97.2%94.4%
202197.5%1.3%0.0%0.0%1.3%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.5%
202298.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%100.0%98.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%
202384.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%86.4%87.5%89.8%85.2%87.5%86.4%87.5%87.5%87.5%
202487.9%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%87.9%90.9%89.4%89.4%90.9%89.4%89.4%89.4%90.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Somerset Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.1%0.2%1.2%2.3%97.9%98.0%97.4%96.7%97.9%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Somerset Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $181 (1.3%) $14,297 (98.7%) $14,478
2020 $205 (2.0%) $9,835 (98.0%) $10,040
2021 $153 (1.0%) $15,687 (99.0%) $15,840
2022 $393 (2.5%) $15,604 (97.5%) $15,998

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Elementary School)93.390.4
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)72.571.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Somerset Elementary School)92.692.3
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Bellevue School District)75.174.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Elementary School)92.588.5
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)74.673.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Somerset Elementary School)91.290.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)73.374.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Elementary School)94.288.5
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)80.476.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Somerset Elementary School)90.989.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Bellevue School District)72.768.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Somerset Elementary School)91.692.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Bellevue School District)75.474.5
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Somerset Elementary School)93.389.1
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Bellevue School District)78.974.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Somerset Elementary School)91.590.9
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Bellevue School District)72.868.5
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Somerset Elementary School)91.692.4
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Bellevue School District)76.670.8
 5.8%
   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 Students658623
 5.3%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian473455
 3.8%
Hispanic1927
 42.1%
Pacific Islander01
White10581
 22.9%
Two or More Races5953
 10.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.3%8%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Elementary School

Yes! Somerset Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Somerset Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tyee Middle School
High : Newport Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 623 students attended Somerset Elementary School.

Students at Somerset Elementary School are 73% Asian, 13% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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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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