How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Nisqually Middle School | South Bay Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lacey, WA | Lacey, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 789 | 595 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.9% | 31.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Nisqually Middle School | South Bay Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,649 | $19,649 |
| District | North Thurston Public Schools | North Thurston Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Nisqually Middle School | South Bay Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.5% | 53.4% |
| African American | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.2% | 19.2% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Multiracial | 14.6% | 14.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Nisqually Middle School | South Bay Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 402.6:1 | 595:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 57 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.