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Newport Heights Elementary School

5225 119th Ave Se
Bellevue, WA 98006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newport Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newport Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Newport Heights Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

Newport Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newport Heights Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#244 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
69%
40%
70%
53%
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
49%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newport Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Newport Heights Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Newport Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Newport Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Newport Heights Elementary School?
444 students attend Newport Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Newport Heights Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Heights Elementary School?
Newport Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Newport Heights Elementary School offer ?
Newport Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Heights Elementary School part of?
Newport Heights Elementary School is part of Bellevue School District.
In what neighborhood is Newport Heights Elementary School located?
Newport Heights Elementary School is located in the Newport neighborhood of Bellevue, WA. There are 1 other public schools located in Newport.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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