- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Olympia, WA
Black Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Black Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530910001889
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Lake Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Olympia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Lake Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Olympia, WA.
School address
District: Tumwater School District · Washington
NCES ID 530910001889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Black Lake Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530910001889 · Olympia, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 16.6:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tumwater High School (1,117 students)
Black Lake Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Black Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tumwater High
Tumwater High School
1,117 students
- George Bush Mi
George Bush Middle School
762 students
- A G West Black
A G West Black Hills High School
753 students
- Tumwater Middl
Tumwater Middle School
665 students
- Peter G Schmid
Peter G Schmidt Elementary
606 students
- This school 382
Black Lake Elementary
382 students
What this shows Black Lake Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Lake Elementary compares
Black Lake Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Black Lake Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tumwater School District reports $16,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Black Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G West Black Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tumwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter G Schmidt Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Olympia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Lake Elementary
How many students attend Black Lake Elementary?
Black Lake Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Olympia, WA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Lake Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Black Lake Elementary?
23.5% of students at Black Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Black Lake Elementary is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Olympia, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Lake Elementary?
Black Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Black Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Olympia?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Lake Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Olympia, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Olympia on the city page.
What other schools are in Tumwater School District?
Besides Black Lake Elementary, Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students), George Bush Middle School (762 students), and A G West Black Hills High School (753 students). See the Tumwater School District district page for the complete list.