- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lacey, WA
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lydia Hawk Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530585000866
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lydia Hawk Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lydia Hawk Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lydia Hawk Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585000866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lydia Hawk Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 530585000866 · Lacey, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 13.8:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Lydia Hawk Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lydia Hawk Elementary 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 496
Lydia Hawk Elementary
496 students
What this shows Lydia Hawk Elementary reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lydia Hawk Elementary compares
Lydia Hawk 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 49% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Washington - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 27.3%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 5.3%
African American 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Lydia Hawk Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
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 Lydia Hawk Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lydia Hawk Elementary'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
Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 16:1 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lydia Hawk Elementary
How many students attend Lydia Hawk Elementary?
Lydia Hawk Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lydia Hawk Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lydia Hawk Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% lower 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 Lydia Hawk Elementary?
67.0% of students at Lydia Hawk Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lydia Hawk Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lydia Hawk Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lydia Hawk Elementary?
Lydia Hawk Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Lydia Hawk Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Lydia Hawk Elementary ranks #7 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 Lydia Hawk Elementary, 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.