At a glance
Reported students
368
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555.5
Lacey Elementary: 368 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 392
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Lacey Elementary
Lacey Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lacey. It is one of 24 current school records connected to North Thurston Public Schools. NCES reports 368 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, below the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.7%) and multiracial (22.3%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lacey Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.8
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.7%
- Hispanic20.7%
- Black4.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander6.8%
- Multiracial22.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Thurston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Seven Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Evergreen Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
442 reported students
Woodland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 reported students
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Public schools near Lacey Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 776 | 0.9 mi |
| Seven Oaks Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 428 | 1.5 mi |
| Lakes Elementary School Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 495 | 1.7 mi |
| Lydia Hawk Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 496 | 1.7 mi |
| Woodland Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 458 | 2 mi |
| Evergreen Forest Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 442 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lacey Elementary
What grades does Lacey Elementary serve?
Lacey Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Thurston Public Schools.
How many students attend Lacey Elementary?
Lacey Elementary reported 368 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 392 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lacey Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 368 students and 27.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lacey Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lacey Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Thurston Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lacey Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lacey Elementary in?
Lacey Elementary is part of North Thurston Public Schools, based in Lacey, WA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lacey Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountain View Elementary (0.9 mi), Seven Oaks Elementary (1.5 mi), Lakes Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.