South Bay Elementary
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools · Grades PK-5
431st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
South Bay Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Bay Elementary 431st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — declining.
South Bay Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 304 students tested
South Bay Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 587 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 57.2% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 17.9% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.8% | 13.8% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.6% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near South Bay Elementary
Typical home value $551K in zip 98506 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near South Bay Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Pleasant Glade ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.6 mi away566th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 45% - 3Ignite Family AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.2 mi away918th of 1,174
ELA 39% · Math 27% - 8Roosevelt Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 3.1 mi away337th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 55% - 8Olympic View ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.2 mi away340th of 1,174
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 3Lydia Hawk ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.7 mi away869th of 1,174
ELA 36% · Math 34% - 6Madison Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 3.7 mi away493rd of 1,174
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 3Mountain View ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.9 mi away851st of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 4Lacey ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 4.1 mi away755th of 1,174
ELA 41% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Bay Elementary in?
South Bay Elementary is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district in Lacey, Washington.
Is South Bay Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Bay Elementary 431st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Bay Elementary?
White 57%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 14%, Asian 6% (587 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Bay Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98506 is $551K 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.