Lakes Elementary School
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools · Grades K-5
400th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
Lakes Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lakes Elementary School 400th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — improving.
Lakes Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 305 students tested
Lakes Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 500 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5% | 48.4% | ▼ 8.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.5% | 21.2% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.9% | 16.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 6.0% | 4.6% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 4.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 3.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Lakes Elementary School
Typical home value $492K in zip 98503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lakes Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Chambers Prairie Elementary SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1 mi away697th of 1,174
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 6Woodland ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.1 mi away508th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 4Lacey ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.7 mi away755th of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 38% - 7Horizons ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.7 mi away387th of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 51% - 3Mountain View ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.9 mi away851st of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 5Seven Oaks ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.1 mi away605th of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 44% - 6Evergreen Forest ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.2 mi away497th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 46% - 8McKenny ElementaryOlympia School District · 2.8 mi away334th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lakes Elementary School in?
Lakes Elementary School is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district in Lacey, Washington.
Is Lakes Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lakes Elementary School 400th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lakes Elementary School?
White 48%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 17%, Asian 5% (500 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lakes Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98503 is $492K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.