Enrollment
382
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Lake Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Lake Elementary
Black Lake Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Olympia, Washington, enrolling 382 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tumwater School District spends $15,498 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Olympia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Littlerock Elementary School (343 students): Black Lake Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 15.6:1).
Tumwater School District also operates Tumwater High School (1,117 students) and George Bush Middle School (762 students) alongside Black Lake Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Black Lake Elementary compares
Black Lake Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tumwater School District, which includes Black Lake Elementary.
$15,498
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 62.2%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Black Lake Elementary a good school?
Black Lake Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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