Enrollment
428
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacey, WA
Seven Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Seven Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530585002327
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Oaks Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Oaks Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585002327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seven Oaks Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seven Oaks Elementary
Seven Oaks Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lacey, Washington, enrolling 428 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #444, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lacey's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Elementary (776 students): Seven Oaks Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 18:1).
North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students) and Timberline High School (1,401 students) alongside Seven Oaks 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 Seven Oaks Elementary compares
Seven Oaks 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$15,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 17.3%
Asian 10.0%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, Seven Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Thurston Public Schools, which includes Seven Oaks Elementary.
$15,854
Per student
-19%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 61.3%
Federal 8.3%
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 Seven Oaks Elementary 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 Seven Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Pleasant Glade Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
355 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~428 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Seven Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Seven Oaks Elementary?
Seven Oaks Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lacey, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Oaks Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Seven Oaks Elementary?
35.2% of students at Seven Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Seven Oaks Elementary is White at 36.0% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Oaks Elementary?
Seven Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Seven Oaks Elementary rank among schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Oaks Elementary ranks #3 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.
Is Seven Oaks Elementary a good school?
Seven Oaks Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. 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 North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Seven Oaks 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.
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