Lacey Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Lacey, Washington, which is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 3 stars and a ranking around 300 down to 1 star and a ranking around 900 currently.
Lacey Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, lags behind the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34.78% of Lacey Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.97% for the district and 52.63% for the state. Additionally, Lacey Elementary has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 70% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
While Lacey Elementary struggles academically, several nearby schools in the North Thurston Public Schools district, such as Lakes Elementary School and Evergreen Forest Elementary, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, Lacey Elementary spends significantly more per student ($19,684 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby schools, which may suggest additional resources being directed towards supporting the student population, but the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the investment.
Lacey Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Washington elementary schools.
In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Lacey Elementary.
North Thurston Public Schools
Students at Lacey Elementary are 45% White, 21% Hispanic, 19% Two or more races, 6% Pacific Islander, 4% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.
Students who attend Lacey Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Salish Middle SchoolHigh : North Thurston High School