Spiritridge Elementary School in Bellevue, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Spiritridge Elementary School is an urban public school in Bellevue, Washington that is part of Bellevue School District 405. It serves 551 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1. Its teachers have had 23 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

551 Students

36 Teachers

16401 SE 24th St

Bellevue, WA 98008 View local requests

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Spiritridge Elementary School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

53%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Spiritridge Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 14, 2026

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