Top Rankings
North Thurston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 10,680 students in North Thurston School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in North Thurston School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
24 Schools
1,833 Schools
# Students
15,197 Students
740,174 Students
# Teachers
839 Teachers
44,879 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
North Thurston School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
# American Indian Students
175 Students
9,834 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,114 Students
66,765 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
3,640 Students
187,960 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
26%
# Black Students
778 Students
34,994 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
6,509 Students
353,967 Students
% White Students
43%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
487 Students
11,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
2%
# Two or more races Students
2,437 Students
67,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
365
15,322
# Students in K Grade:
1,037
74,525
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,125
77,872
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,176
81,806
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,136
78,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,167
81,082
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,128
81,722
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,111
80,515
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,109
73,171
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,169
72,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,176
5,537
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,193
5,680
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,202
5,765
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,103
6,597
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,585 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$258 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$252 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,963
$18,796
Spending / Student
$16,585
$19,246
Best North Thurston School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Deerbrush Dr Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 67th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Forest Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Marvin Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6211 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Grades: K-5
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4630 Carpenter Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1010.
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Virginia St Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Komachin Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3650 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #1313.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Grades: K-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1414.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seven Oaks Dr Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #1616.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Grades: K-8
| 93 students
Rank: #1717.
Lacey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Homann Dr Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4650
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4650
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1818.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
Rank: #1919.
Lydia Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 5th Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2020.
Nisqually Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Steilacoom Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
