Enrollment
458
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lacey, WA
Woodland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530585001857
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585001857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Elementary
Woodland Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Lacey, Washington, enrolling 458 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 503 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #413, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lacey's elementary schools, it stands alongside Horizons Elementary (580 students): Woodland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 20.7:1).
North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students) and Timberline High School (1,401 students) alongside Woodland 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 Woodland Elementary compares
Woodland 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 16.8%
African American 4.6%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Woodland 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 Woodland 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 Woodland 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 Woodland 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 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
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
Evergreen Forest Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Elementary
How many students attend Woodland Elementary?
Woodland Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lacey, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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 Woodland Elementary?
32.1% of students at Woodland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Elementary is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Elementary?
Woodland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Woodland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Elementary ranks #3 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.
Is Woodland Elementary a good school?
Woodland Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Woodland 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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