Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lacey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Lacey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Lacey Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 18, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres
Lacey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lacey Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
45%
48%
Hawaiian
6%
2%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Lacey Elementary School is ranked #1278 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lacey Elementary School often compared to?
Lacey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lacey Elementary School?
373 students attend Lacey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lacey Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lacey Elementary School?
Lacey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lacey Elementary School offer ?
Lacey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lacey Elementary School part of?
Lacey Elementary School is part of North Thurston Public Schools.
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