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#1341 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Elementary School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
7600 5th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503
- Math 27% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lydia Hawk Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lydia Hawk 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Olympic View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Paramount Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 69 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #17 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
Lydia Hawk Elementary is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lydia Hawk Elementary
Lydia Hawk Elementary is a public elementary school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,341 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lydia Hawk Elementary
What grades does Lydia Hawk Elementary serve?
Lydia Hawk Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lydia Hawk Elementary?
Lydia Hawk Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lydia Hawk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lydia Hawk Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lydia Hawk Elementary rank in WA?
Lydia Hawk Elementary ranks #1,341 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lydia Hawk Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lydia Hawk Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lydia Hawk Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lydia Hawk Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lydia Hawk Elementary a charter school?
No, Lydia Hawk Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lydia Hawk Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lydia Hawk Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lydia Hawk Elementary?
74.5% of students at Lydia Hawk 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
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4610
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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