Lakes Elementary School

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Lacey, Washington, serving students within the North Thurston Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and collaboration, often leveraging its location in the suburban Mullen Road area to maintain strong connections with local families. Lakes Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships, regularly encouraging parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a wide range of school-wide activities, the school strives to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where every student is empowered to reach their personal potential.

495

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	100
Black	19
Asian	21
Two or More	78
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	32

White
239 (48.5%)
Hispanic
100 (20.3%)
Two or More
78 (15.8%)
Pacific Islander
32 (6.5%)
Asian
21 (4.3%)
Black
19 (3.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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)412-4600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 50

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 106