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Olympic View Elementary

1330 Horne Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516North Thurston Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
612
Students
Total enrolled
$19,649
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 37% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 612 students in grades KG–05 in Lacey, Washington.
37% above average funding
District spends $19,649 per pupil, 37% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Olympic View Elementary is a large elementary in Lacey, Washington, serving grades KG–05 with 612 students. The district invests $19,649 per student — 37% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Olympic View Elementary

612
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution310 male · 302 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 282 students
Student Composition
9%
40%
25%
18%
Asian9%
White40%
Hispanic / Latino25%
Black6%
Multiracial18%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 530585000870

Academic Outcomes at Olympic View Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 37th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 98516

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,649Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,649
State avg
$50,309
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,646
Student Support$3,733
Administration$2,358
Operations$2,947
Other$1,965
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,649 spent per student, an estimated $8,705 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
30%
State government
61.3%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
8.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,649/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Meadows ElementaryPleasant Glade ElementaryMountain View ElementarySouth Bay Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Nisqually Middle SchoolChinook Middle SchoolSalish Middle SchoolKomachin Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
River Ridge High SchoolNorth Thurston High SchoolTimberline High SchoolEnvision Career Academy
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyThurston County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNorth Thurston Public Schools →
Phone: (360)412-4660
NCES ID: 530585000870
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lacey seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in North Thurston Public Schools
High
River Ridge High School
1,476 students · 09–12
● 43 opp44% FRL
High
North Thurston High School
1,440 students · 09–12
● 40 opp47% FRL
High
Timberline High School
1,404 students · 09–12
36% FRL
Mid
Nisqually Middle School
831 students · 06–08
57% FRL
Mid
Chinook Middle School
788 students · 06–08
● 41 opp54% FRL
Elem
Meadows Elementary
759 students · PK–05
● 43 opp37% FRL
Mid
Salish Middle School
735 students · 06–08
● 41 opp52% FRL
Elem
Pleasant Glade Elementary
644 students · PK–05
● 41 opp55% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1330 Horne Ave NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.