Chambers Prairie Elementary School

490 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chambers Prairie Elementary School, located in Lacey, Washington, is a part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. The facility is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible campus for elementary-aged students in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chambers Prairie is known for its commitment to student engagement through various programs and activities that encourage collaboration and curiosity. The school places a high value on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community, often organizing events to foster parent involvement and support student success. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school aims to prepare its students not only for their academic transitions to middle school but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of their community.

490

Total Students

33.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	100
Black	39
Asian	24
Two or More	98
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	17

White
203 (41.4%)
Hispanic
100 (20.4%)
Two or More
98 (20.0%)
Black
39 (8.0%)
Asian
24 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
17 (3.5%)
American Indian
9 (1.8%)

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)412-4400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 70

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 79