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Central Educational Services

12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005Bellevue School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
54
Students
Total enrolled
$23,753
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 66% vs nat'l
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 54 students in grades PK–12 in Bellevue, Washington.
66% above average funding
District spends $23,753 per pupil, 66% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Central Educational Services is a small other in Bellevue, Washington, serving grades PK–12 with 54 students. The district invests $23,753 per student — 66% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Central Educational Services

54
Total Students
19.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution39 male · 14 female
74%
26%
Male 74%Female 26%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 25 students
Student Composition
30%
31%
17%
9%
Asian30%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black9%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530039003434

Academic Outcomes at Central Educational Services

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98005

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,753Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$23,753
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,451
Student Support$4,513
Administration$2,850
Operations$3,563
Other$2,375
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $23,753 spent per student, an estimated $10,523 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
46%
State government
47.5%
Local (property tax)
45.6%
Federal programs
6.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $23,753/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Somerset Elementary SchoolSpiritridge Elementary SchoolStevenson ElementaryCherry Crest Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Tyee Middle SchoolOdle Middle SchoolChinook Middle SchoolTillicum Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Newport Senior High SchoolInterlake Senior High SchoolBellevue High SchoolSammamish Senior High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyKing County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBellevue School District →
Phone: (425)456-4149
NCES ID: 530039003434
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bellevue seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Bellevue School District
High
Newport Senior High School
1,726 students · 09–12
● 51 opp13% FRL
High
Interlake Senior High School
1,543 students · 09–12
● 46 opp26% FRL
High
Bellevue High School
1,517 students · 09–12
● 54 opp15% FRL
High
Sammamish Senior High
1,275 students · 09–12
● 54 opp39% FRL
Mid
Tyee Middle School
880 students · 06–08
● 51 opp15% FRL
Mid
Odle Middle School
873 students · 06–08
● 50 opp21% FRL
Mid
Chinook Middle School
814 students · 06–08
● 54 opp21% FRL
Mid
Tillicum Middle School
684 students · 06–08
● 46 opp18% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.