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#899 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 40% in state
Olympic View Elementary
Elementary School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1330 Horne Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516
- Math 54% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olympic View Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Olympic View 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$92,191
Median home value
$528,000
Median rent
$1,948/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98516; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Hawk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Paramount Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 69 | 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
- #9 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
Olympic View Elementary is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olympic View Elementary
Olympic View Elementary is a public elementary school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 609 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olympic View Elementary
What grades does Olympic View Elementary serve?
Olympic View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Olympic View Elementary?
Olympic View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 609 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympic View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympic View Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olympic View Elementary rank in WA?
Olympic View Elementary ranks #899 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Olympic View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Olympic View Elementary 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 Olympic View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olympic View Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Olympic View Elementary a charter school?
No, Olympic View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olympic View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Olympic View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olympic View Elementary?
46.8% of students at Olympic View 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
- 609
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4660
- Area population (ZIP 98516)
- 28,286
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 98516; 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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