Lacey Elementary

368 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lacey Elementary, located at 1800 Homann Dr SE in Lacey, Washington, is a core educational institution within the North Thurston Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of Lacey, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success both in the classroom and as active members of their local community.

The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and students. By offering a range of programs and utilizing modern instructional strategies, Lacey Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded education that addresses the unique needs of each learner. Its central location makes it a recognizable neighborhood hub, playing a vital role in the long-term development of students throughout their formative primary school years.

368

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lacey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	76
Black	15
Asian	6
Two or More	82
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	25

White
157 (42.7%)
Two or More
82 (22.3%)
Hispanic
76 (20.7%)
Pacific Islander
25 (6.8%)
Black
15 (4.1%)
American Indian
7 (1.9%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	North Thurston Public Schools
Phone:	(360)412-4650
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 66