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#898 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 40% in state
Lakes Elementary School
Elementary School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6211 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
- Math 55% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lakes Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lakes Elementary School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$87,515
Median home value
$407,700
Median rent
$1,673/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Temple Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 139 | 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
- #8 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
Lakes Elementary School is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lakes Elementary School
Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Lakes Elementary School serve?
Lakes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lakes Elementary School?
Lakes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lakes Elementary School rank in WA?
Lakes Elementary School ranks #898 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lakes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lakes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Lakes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakes Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lakes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lakes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lakes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakes Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Lakes Elementary School 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4600
- Area population (ZIP 98503)
- 42,189
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 98503; 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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