Black Lake Elementary School

6345 Belmore-black Lake Road
Olympia, WA 98512
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Black Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Black Lake Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Black Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Lake Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#394 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
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58%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Black Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Black Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
13%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
72%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Black Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Black Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Black Lake Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Black Lake Elementary School?
379 students attend Black Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Black Lake Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Lake Elementary School?
Black Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Black Lake Elementary School offer ?
Black Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Black Lake Elementary School part of?
Black Lake Elementary School is part of Tumwater School District.

School Reviews

5   10/20/2020
Black Lake Elementary is top-notch. From the Principal down to Kinder teachers, the kindness and care for our students is evident.
- Posted by Parent - CYW
2   10/27/2014
If you have a child that needs an IEP or other accomidations do not send your child to Blacklake! I have yet to talk to a parent that has a professional experience with them. Not only was I flat out lied to on several occasions, they also by their own admission did IEPs wrong and incorrectly gathered data for evaluations. If you need to deal with the school or the district always bring witnesses. On several occasions I needed my witnesses to stand up and say what really happened. Protect yourself and your special child and find another district if you can. My experience has been devastating.
- Posted by Parent - arens

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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