Enrollment is trending upward, as shown in one of the financial presentations from the June 26th school board meeting.

It is important to note that the number of out of district students has increased, but the comparison is just to a single point in time, so a time-series would be more helpful in understanding this. I also don’t mind if some students are from out of district, since it is likely that their parents work in Bellevue or they have another connection here, and they’re still bringing in state per-pupil funding.
You might say the post-pandemic bounce back is unsurprising, but there were previously dismal forecasts like the one below, from 2022-2023.

In order to support enrollment in the future, BSD is keeping kindergarten class sizes small and is creating a Welcome Center.
The Welcome Center is for families and students as they enter the district, fostering a sense of belonging and connection while helping them navigate the school system. In addition, the Welcome Center will serve as a central location to connect families to the services, supports and resources available through various district departments and community partners. It will be opening on September 26th, 2025.
I’ve frequently heard from other parents that there are amazing things the Bellevue School District offers, but it’s not always easy to find out about them. I can’t comment on K-12 yet, but I was so impressed with the Pre-K class my child was in, and there was relatively little information available about it beforehand (I found out about the January info sessions a week after they’d been held, and they weren’t offered again).
If you are looking for information about Kindergarten enrollment this summer, there will be staff at the Bellevue International Festival on August 2nd to help.