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School Comparison

Cougar Ridge Elementary
vs.
Sunset Elementary

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Cougar Ridge Elementary
Sunset Elementary
  • Sunset Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Cougar Ridge Elementary (797:1 vs. 513:1).
  • Sunset Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Cougar Ridge Elementary (123 vs. 54).
  • Cougar Ridge Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sunset Elementary (20 vs. 7).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sunset Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Cougar Ridge Elementary (123 vs. 54).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Cougar Ridge Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Sunset Elementary (20 vs. 7).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sunset Elementary reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Cougar Ridge Elementary (1 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Sunset Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than Cougar Ridge Elementary (797:1 vs. 513:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Cougar Ridge Elementary
$17,188.28
Sunset Elementary
$17,188.28
Local revenue share
Cougar Ridge Elementary
39.9%
Sunset Elementary
39.9%
State revenue share
Cougar Ridge Elementary
57.6%
Sunset Elementary
57.6%
Federal revenue share
Cougar Ridge Elementary
2.6%
Sunset Elementary
2.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Cougar Ridge Elementary
22.8%
Sunset Elementary
22.8%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
King County
$122,148
King County
$122,148
Poverty rate
King County
8.4%
King County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
King County
55.9%
King County
55.9%
Unemployment rate
King County
4.1%
King County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.