Excellent
#300 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 13% in state
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Elementary School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1920 Abernethy Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98516
- Math 49% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pleasant Glade Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 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 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pleasant Glade 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignite Family AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Northwest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Summit Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | Not available | 479 | 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
- #2 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
Pleasant Glade Elementary is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pleasant Glade Elementary
Pleasant Glade Elementary is a public elementary school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pleasant Glade Elementary
What grades does Pleasant Glade Elementary serve?
Pleasant Glade Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pleasant Glade Elementary?
Pleasant Glade Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Glade Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Glade Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pleasant Glade Elementary rank in WA?
Pleasant Glade Elementary ranks #300 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pleasant Glade Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pleasant Glade Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Pleasant Glade Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pleasant Glade Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pleasant Glade Elementary a charter school?
No, Pleasant Glade Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pleasant Glade Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pleasant Glade Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pleasant Glade Elementary?
50.1% of students at Pleasant Glade 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4620
- Area population (ZIP 98516)
- 28,286
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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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