- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Woodland Elementary grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 530585001857 · Lacey, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 15.8:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Woodland Elementary grew from 436 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Woodland 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 458
Woodland Elementary
458 students
What this shows Woodland Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodland Elementary compares
Woodland Elementary is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 1,401
- 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
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 (~458 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.