Very Good
#640 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 29% in state
Horizons Elementary
Elementary School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4601 67th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98513
- Math 50% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizons Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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
40.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horizons 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lacey), 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
$108,270
Median home value
$443,300
Median rent
$1,897/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Olympia Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| East Olympia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 613 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Thurston Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #5 of 24
- District spending per student
- $17,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizons Elementary is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizons Elementary
Horizons Elementary is a public elementary school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizons Elementary
What grades does Horizons Elementary serve?
Horizons Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Horizons Elementary?
Horizons Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizons Elementary rank in WA?
Horizons Elementary ranks #640 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Horizons Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizons Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Horizons Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizons Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Horizons Elementary a charter school?
No, Horizons Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizons Elementary a Title I school?
No, Horizons Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizons Elementary?
40.6% of students at Horizons 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
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4710
- Area population (ZIP 98513)
- 37,953
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
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 98513; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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