EOI's Survey of School District Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Washington State: Bellevue School District, King County

Bellevue School District, King County

Bellevue School District

King County

Educational Service District 121

2003-2004 School Year Data

K-12 Enrollment: 15,663

Kindergarten Enrollment: 990

Student Demographics:

· Eligible for Free/Reduced Price Lunch: 28.3%

· Minority: 18%

National Percentile Rank 3rd Grade Basic Skills Test:
67 Reading; 78 Math;
Composite Math/Reading: 73


Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers full-day kindergarten at 16 schools.
Length of Time in Place		Long-standing program.
# of Children Enrolled FDK		762
% of Children Enrolled FDK		76%
Eligibility		All children.
Funding Source		Unspecified additional state funding, local levy, and parent tuition ($250/month). Fee waivers, scholarships and subsidies, and a sliding fee scale are available.
Program Evaluation		Yes.
Unmet Demand		No.
Early Learning Program		No.
Plans to Expand or Offer FDK		No.
Pre-Kindergarten
Program Description		Offers a pre-k proram for 3- to 5-year-olds at school district facilities.
Length of Time in Place		Long-standing program.
# of Children Participating		356
Eligibility		All children.
Funding Source		Head Start and parent tution ($240/month). Subsidies and scholarships are available.
Program Evaluation		No.
Unmet Demand		Yes.
Plans to Expand Pre-K		Yes.
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Updated: September 12, 2008

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