- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lacey, WA
Lakes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lakes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530585000865
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakes Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakes Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585000865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lakes Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 530585000865 · Lacey, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 16:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Lakes Elementary School held near 500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lakes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- This school 495
Lakes Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Lakes Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakes Elementary School compares
Lakes Elementary School 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 15.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Lakes Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Lacey
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horizons Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Olympic View Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Forest Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakes Elementary School
How many students attend Lakes Elementary School?
Lakes Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakes Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Lakes Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Lakes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lakes Elementary School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakes Elementary School?
Lakes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lakes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakes Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Lakes Elementary School, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.