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#1062 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 48% in state
Black Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Tumwater School District · Olympia, WA
A Tumwater School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6345 Belmore-Black Lake Road, Olympia, WA 98512
- Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Lake Elementary score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Black Lake Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- City Safety: High4,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olympia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,738
Median home value
$438,800
Median rent
$1,655/mo
College educated
36.5%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 380 | Compare → |
| Michael T Simmons ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Peter G Schmidt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 694 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tumwater School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Lake Elementary is listed in Tumwater School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Lake Elementary
Black Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Olympia, WA, part of Tumwater School District, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,062 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Lake Elementary
What grades does Black Lake Elementary serve?
Black Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Black Lake Elementary?
Black Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Lake Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Lake Elementary rank in WA?
Black Lake Elementary ranks #1,062 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Black Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Black Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Black Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Lake Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Black Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Black Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Black Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Lake Elementary?
30.0% of students at Black Lake Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (360) 709-7350
- Area population (ZIP 98512)
- 31,291
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98512; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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