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Cougar Ridge Elementary School

4630 167TH AVE SE BELLEVUE WA 98006

About Cougar Ridge Elementary School

Among Washington's finest elementary schools in Bellevue, Washington, is Cougar Ridge Elementary School. The school, which has 474 kids in grades K–5, provides a supportive atmosphere with a low student-teacher ratio of 14:1. It is staffed by 33 full-time teachers and one committed counselor. 85% of students excel in math, and 87% in reading, demonstrating how well they do academically. With a balanced student body of 51% female and 49% male, and 65% of students from minority backgrounds, Cougar Ridge is a place that embraces diversity. Given that it is ranked #2 in the Issaquah School District and #20 in the state, it is no surprise that families move there. With its stimulating programs, encouraging environment, and affordable residences (median price of $1.4 million), Cougar Ridge is undoubtedly a favorite choice for young students.

Cougar Ridge Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4630 167TH AVE SE BELLEVUE WA 98006

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Phone

(425) 837-7300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
513
Total Students
$114456
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 113 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cougar Ridge Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM -4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 35.4%
Asian 42.4%
Hispanic 8.6%
Black 1.7%
Two+ Races 11.8%
Native Am. 0%
White
35.4%
Asian
42.4%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
1.7%
Two+ Races
11.8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 513
50.6%
260 Female
49.4%
253 Male

Student Population

513 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

523 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cougar Ridge Elementary School welcomes children who will be five years old by August 31, 2025, to enroll in kindergarten. Third graders at Cougar Ridge had a celebration for completing the Summer Reading Program by choosing i-Ready prizes. Fifth graders participated in outdoor science activities at Camp Warm Beach. Cougar Ridge will soon host two events: the PTSA Green Team Spirit Swap (September 22 - October 7) and Mom's Bunco Night (October 9, 7 - 9 PM).

FAQ

Q.What school district is Cougar Ridge Elementary School in?

A.Cougar Ridge Elementary School is in the Issaquah School District, which serves the plateau community.

Q.Cougar Ridge's academics: What is the commitment to academic achievement at Cougar Ridge Elementary?

A.At Cougar Ridge Elementary, the staff is committed to high achievement in all of the core subject areas.

Q.Cougar Ridge's environment: What type of learning environment is cultivated at Cougar Ridge Elementary?

A.Cougar Ridge Elementary provides students with a safe and challenging learning environment.

Q.Cougar Ridge's size: What is the size of the student enrollment at Cougar Ridge Elementary?

A.Cougar Ridge Elementary School is among the larger and highly rated elementary schools in the district.

Q.Cougar Ridge's parent group: Is there a supportive parent group at Cougar Ridge Elementary?

A.Yes, there is a very active and supportive PTA at Cougar Ridge Elementary.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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