East Olympia Elementary School

8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Olympia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

East Olympia Elementary School's student population of 605 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

East Olympia Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Olympia Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#499 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
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51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Olympia 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.
65%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Olympia 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.
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
21%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Olympia Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
63%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Olympia Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of East Olympia 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
24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Olympia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Olympia 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 East Olympia Elementary School's ranking?
East Olympia Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are East Olympia Elementary School often compared to?
East Olympia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlerock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend East Olympia Elementary School?
605 students attend East Olympia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of East Olympia Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Olympia Elementary School?
East Olympia Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Olympia Elementary School offer ?
East Olympia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Olympia Elementary School part of?
East Olympia Elementary School is part of Tumwater School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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