Lakes Elementary School
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, small
400th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▲ Improving
6211 Mullen Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
(360)412-4600NCES ID 530585000865Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 305 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 500 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.4% | 48.4% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.0% | 21.2% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 15.4% | 16.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 4.5% | 4.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 5.7% | 4.2% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $492K in zip 98503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Lakes Elementary School
- #697Chambers Prairie Elementary SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1 mi away697th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼16 · Math 41% ▼10Compare - #508Woodland ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.1 mi away508th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▼6 · Math 47% ▼4Compare - #755Lacey ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.7 mi away755th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼17 · Math 38% ▼13Compare - #387Horizons ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.7 mi away387th of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲1 · Math 51% =Compare - #851Mountain View ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.9 mi away851st of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼20 · Math 34% ▼17Compare - #605Seven Oaks ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.1 mi away605th of 1,174
ELA 47% ▼11 · Math 44% ▼7Compare - #497Evergreen Forest ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.2 mi away497th of 1,174
ELA 55% ▼3 · Math 46% ▼5Compare - #334McKenny ElementaryOlympia School District · 2.8 mi away334th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲2 · Math 55% ▲4Compare
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.