Very Good
#611 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 27% in state
South Bay Elementary
Elementary School · North Thurston Public Schools · Lacey, WA
A North Thurston Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98506
- Math 52% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Bay Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 51% 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 63% (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
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Bay 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 31Somewhat 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
$93,968
Median home value
$469,700
Median rent
$1,431/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
67%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98506; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Glade ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Ignite Family AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Northwest Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Summit Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 365 | 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
- #4 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
South Bay Elementary is listed in North Thurston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Bay Elementary
South Bay Elementary is a public elementary school in Lacey, WA, part of North Thurston Public Schools, serving approximately 587 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Bay Elementary
What grades does South Bay Elementary serve?
South Bay Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Bay Elementary?
South Bay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Bay Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Bay Elementary rank in WA?
South Bay Elementary ranks #611 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is South Bay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Bay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 South Bay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Bay Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Bay Elementary a charter school?
No, South Bay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Bay Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Bay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Bay Elementary?
39.4% of students at South Bay 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
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (360) 412-4640
- Area population (ZIP 98506)
- 18,763
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
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 98506; 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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