South Bay Elementary
Lacey, WA · North Thurston Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
431st of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▼ Declining
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Lacey, WA 98506
(360)412-4640NCES ID 530585000871Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 304 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 587 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.9% | 57.2% | ▼ 12.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 17.9% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 13.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.4% | 5.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 2.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 2.0% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.8 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 $551K in zip 98506 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 South Bay Elementary
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ELA 49% ▼7 · Math 45% ▼6Compare - #918Ignite Family AcademyNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.2 mi away918th of 1,174
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ELA 60% ▲4 · Math 55% ▲4Compare - #340Olympic View ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.2 mi away340th of 1,174
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ELA 36% ▼20 · Math 34% ▼17Compare - #493Madison Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 3.7 mi away493rd of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲3 · Math 42% ▼9Compare - #851Mountain View ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.9 mi away851st of 1,174
ELA 38% ▼18 · Math 34% ▼17Compare - #755Lacey ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 4.1 mi away755th of 1,174
ELA 41% ▼15 · Math 38% ▼13Compare
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.