Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olympic View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olympic View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Olympic View Elementary School's student population of 612 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olympic View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympic View Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#834 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
40%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
18%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olympic View Elementary School's ranking?
Olympic View Elementary School is ranked #834 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Olympic View Elementary School often compared to?
Olympic View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadows Elementary School, Lydia Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Olympic View Elementary School?
612 students attend Olympic View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Olympic View Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympic View Elementary School?
Olympic View Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Olympic View Elementary School offer ?
Olympic View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Olympic View Elementary School part of?
Olympic View Elementary School is part of North Thurston School District.
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