- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacey, WA
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Glade Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530585002129
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Glade Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Glade Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Glade Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585002129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-137 students YoY
Pleasant Glade Elementary shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-21.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-137 students YoY 530585002129 · Lacey, WA Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Pleasant Glade Elementary shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-21.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Glade 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 559
Pleasant Glade Elementary
559 students
What this shows Pleasant Glade Elementary reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Glade Elementary compares
Pleasant Glade Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Washington - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 17.4%
Two or More 16.9%
African American 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Pleasant Glade 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 Pleasant Glade 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Glade 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 other schools in Lacey
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 18:1 students per teacher
Meadows Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
South Bay Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 18:1 students per teacher
Seven Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
355 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Glade Elementary
How many students attend Pleasant Glade Elementary?
Pleasant Glade Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), down 137.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Glade Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Glade Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% 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 Pleasant Glade Elementary?
48.0% of students at Pleasant Glade Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Glade Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Glade Elementary is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Glade Elementary?
Pleasant Glade Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Pleasant Glade Elementary rank among schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Glade Elementary ranks #5 of 6 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 schools in Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Pleasant Glade 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.