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Boston Harbor Elementary

Summary:

Boston Harbor Elementary is a public elementary school in Olympia, Washington, serving 177 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, delivering strong academic results that outpace both district and state averages.

Boston Harbor Elementary's academic excellence is evident across multiple subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 66.67% of all students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 62.31% and 50.86% for the Olympia School District, respectively, and 52.63% and 41.68% for the state of Washington. The school's performance is particularly impressive in 3rd grade, where 84% of students were proficient or better in both ELA and Math, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Boston Harbor Elementary also excels in science, with 78.57% of all students and 5th graders proficient or better in the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS), compared to 64.16% and 65% for the district, and 49.73% and 56.86% for the state.

When compared to other elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools and Olympia School District, Boston Harbor Elementary stands out as a top performer. Schools like Lincoln Elementary, Julia Butler Hansen Elementary, and Garfield Elementary lag behind Boston Harbor Elementary in academic achievement and statewide rankings, with the exception of Ignite Family Academy, a public charter school in the North Thurston district that comes close to matching Boston Harbor Elementary's performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7300 Zangle Rd NE
       Olympia, WA  98506-9799

(360) 596-6200

District: Olympia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,527 Help


Students who attend Boston Harbor Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Reeves Middle School
High:    Olympia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.9% Help


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Compare Details Boston Harbor Elementary ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Olympia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Boston Harbor Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Olympia School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Olympia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boston Harbor Elementary is 17.8. 9 elementary schools in the Olympia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boston Harbor Elementary is $16,527. 9 elementary schools in the Olympia School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boston Harbor Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston Harbor Elementary 208th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Boston Harbor Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Olympia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Olympia School District 45th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boston Harbor Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Boston Harbor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.73 21st 1026 98.0%
2005 60.07 413th 1031 59.9%
2006 81.65 127th 1051 87.9%
2007 89.69 69th 1069 93.5%
2008 85.75 94th 1067 91.2%
2009 89.38 58th 1072 94.6%
2010 85.39 103rd 1088 90.5%
2011 92.25 37th 1092 96.6%
2012 88.97 66th 1097 94.0%
2013 88.94 65th 1106 94.1%
2015 82.48 159th 1067 85.1%
2016 80.60 183rd 1053 82.6%
2017 93.90 41st 1056 96.1%
2019 83.45 164th 1130 85.5%
2021 70.58 304th 1107 72.5%
2022 83.20 184th 1169 84.3%
2023 69.27 334th 1169 71.4%
2024 81.16 208th 1168 82.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Boston Harbor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.36 173rd 1068 83.8%
2021 75.00 220th 1008 78.2%
2022 77.73 217th 1100 80.3%
2023 61.03 402nd 1094 63.3%
2024 57.14 432nd 1093 60.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Boston Harbor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.71 188th 1075 82.5%
2021 58.71 381st 1025 62.8%
2022 80.14 208th 1113 81.3%
2023 67.40 321st 1099 70.8%
2024 82.65 175th 1099 84.1%
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Rank History for White students at Boston Harbor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.56 222nd 1027 78.4%
2021 54.94 404th 943 57.2%
2022 73.56 260th 1031 74.8%
2023 64.85 343rd 1011 66.1%
2024 72.80 263rd 1009 73.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Boston Harbor Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 132 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 135
1989 141 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 146
1990 138 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1991 139 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1992 150 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1993 155 0 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1994 153 0 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 184 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1996 184 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1997 182 1 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 193
1998 182 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1999 163 2 4 1 6 n/a n/a 0 176
2000 157 2 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 168
2001 153 2 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 165
2002 191 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2003 191 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2004 177 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 181 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2006 178 3 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2007 175 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 1 185
2008 168 1 6 3 0 n/a n/a 7 185
2009 177 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 13 197
2010 162 0 6 6 0 n/a n/a 18 192
2011 155 0 4 11 3 0 7 0 180
2012 148 0 3 9 3 0 13 0 176
2013 126 0 2 10 0 0 12 0 150
2014 116 1 3 10 0 0 13 0 143
2015 123 1 3 14 0 0 10 0 151
2016 125 2 3 13 0 0 13 0 156
2017 127 2 2 7 0 0 14 0 152
2018 153 2 1 10 2 0 16 0 184
2019 167 2 2 14 1 0 15 0 201
2020 151 0 3 14 0 1 22 0 191
2021 141 0 2 12 0 1 23 0 179
2022 136 0 6 18 0 0 23 0 183
2023 127 0 7 18 0 0 24 1 177
2024 124 0 4 18 0 0 17 6 169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boston Harbor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 135 6.0 22.5 0
1989 146 6.0 24.3 n/a
1990 143 5.5 26.0 0
1991 143 5.5 26.0 n/a
1992 158 5.5 28.7 n/a
1993 166 6.2 26.8 n/a
1994 167 7.5 22.3 n/a
1995 195 8.0 24.4 n/a
1996 195 8.0 24.4 n/a
1997 193 8.3 23.3 n/a
1998 188 8.4 22.4 n/a
1999 176 7.5 23.5 n/a
2000 168 8.1 20.7 n/a
2001 165 7.3 22.6 n/a
2002 200 14.3 14.0 11
2003 200 14.3 14.0 11
2004 185 10.0 18.5 16.8
2005 188 9.7 19.4 9
2006 189 10.6 17.8 10.1
2007 185 9.2 20.1 8.7
2008 185 9.2 20.1 9
2009 197 9.8 20.1 13
2010 192 9.0 21.3 15.5
2011 180 9.2 19.4 17.8
2012 176 7.9 22.1 23.9
2013 150 7.7 19.4 17.3
2014 143 n/a n/a 21
2015 151 11.0 13.7 23.2
2016 156 7.0 22.2 27.6
2017 152 8.1 18.7 18.4
2018 184 11.5 15.9 14.7
2019 201 11.6 17.2 14.4
2020 191 11.8 16.1 16.2
2021 179 11.8 15.1 14
2022 183 11.3 16.0 15.8
2023 177 11.4 15.4 19.2
2024 169 9.4 17.8 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boston Harbor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 135 6.0 22.5 0
1989 146 6.0 24.3 n/a
1990 143 5.5 26.0 0
1991 143 5.5 26.0 n/a
1992 158 5.5 28.7 n/a
1993 166 6.2 26.8 n/a
1994 167 7.5 22.3 n/a
1995 195 8.0 24.4 n/a
1996 195 8.0 24.4 n/a
1997 193 8.3 23.3 n/a
1998 188 8.4 22.4 n/a
1999 176 7.5 23.5 n/a
2000 168 8.1 20.7 n/a
2001 165 7.3 22.6 n/a
2002 200 14.3 14.0 11
2003 200 14.3 14.0 11
2004 185 10.0 18.5 16.8
2005 188 9.7 19.4 9
2006 189 10.6 17.8 10.1
2007 185 9.2 20.1 8.7
2008 185 9.2 20.1 9
2009 197 9.8 20.1 13
2010 192 9.0 21.3 15.5
2011 180 9.2 19.4 17.8
2012 176 7.9 22.1 23.9
2013 150 7.7 19.4 17.3
2014 143 n/a n/a 21
2015 151 11.0 13.7 23.2
2016 156 7.0 22.2 27.6
2017 152 8.1 18.7 18.4
2018 184 11.5 15.9 14.7
2019 201 11.6 17.2 14.4
2020 191 11.8 16.1 16.2
2021 179 11.8 15.1 14
2022 183 11.3 16.0 15.8
2023 177 11.4 15.4 19.2
2024 169 9.4 17.8 18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201631.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%31.6%31.6%36.8%31.6%31.6%31.6%
201771.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.8%76.2%85.7%85.7%76.2%81.0%85.7%
201881.1%0.0%2.7%0.0%2.7%89.2%89.2%86.5%86.5%91.9%89.2%
201986.2%0.0%0.0%3.5%3.5%93.1%93.1%93.1%86.2%89.7%93.1%
202084.9%3.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%97.0%84.9%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
202195.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.8%100.0%95.8%95.8%95.8%100.0%
202289.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.3%89.3%96.4%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.3%89.3%
202373.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%78.3%87.0%82.6%82.6%87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%
202475.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%79.2%83.3%79.2%91.7%83.3%91.7%91.7%91.7%83.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201985.9%0.0%1.7%5.7%95.5%95.5%94.4%93.8%95.5%95.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Boston Harbor Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (5.2%) $13,336 (94.8%) $14,073
2020 $255 (2.6%) $9,599 (97.4%) $9,854
2021 $489 (3.2%) $14,823 (96.8%) $15,312
2022 $1,088 (6.6%) $15,439 (93.4%) $16,527

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boston Harbor Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 334th of 1169 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston Harbor Elementary)65.761.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olympia School District)65.856.5
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Boston Harbor Elementary)77.158.3
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Olympia School District)65.756.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston Harbor Elementary)73.146.7
 26.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia School District)70.153.7
 16.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Boston Harbor Elementary)69.260
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Olympia School District)62.754.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston Harbor Elementary)8066.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Olympia School District)70.760.1
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Boston Harbor Elementary)7645.7
 30.3%
   5th Grade Math (Olympia School District)60.545.4
 15.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Boston Harbor Elementary)7275
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Olympia School District)63.760.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boston Harbor Elementary)72.158.8
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Olympia School District)75.263.6
 11.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Boston Harbor Elementary)74.454.5
 20%
   All Grades Math (Olympia School District)65.750.5
 15.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Boston Harbor Elementary)7275
 3%
   All Grades Science (Olympia School District)71.965
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students201177
 11.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White167127
 24%
Two or More Races1524
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%19.2%
 4.8%

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Students who attend Boston Harbor Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reeves Middle School
High : Olympia High School

Students at Boston Harbor Elementary are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% Not Specified, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 169 students attended Boston Harbor Elementary.

Boston Harbor Elementary ranks 208th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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