Black Lake Elementary
Olympia, WA · Tumwater School District · Grades K-5
358th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
Black Lake Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Black Lake Elementary 358th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 70% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
Black Lake Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 171 students tested
Black Lake Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 397 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 72.0% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 11.6% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.5% | 11.6% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Black Lake Elementary
Typical home value $559K in zip 98512 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Black Lake Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Tumwater Hill ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.7 mi away476th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 48% - 7Michael T Simmons ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.8 mi away362nd of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 58% - 5Peter G Schmidt ElementaryTumwater School District · 2.9 mi away621st of 1,174
ELA 48% · Math 42% - 2Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightMary M Knight School District · 3 mi away965th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 21% - 5McLane Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 3.7 mi away665th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 35% - 5Lincoln Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 4.2 mi away616th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 41% - 3Garfield Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 4.5 mi away890th of 1,174
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 9Pioneer Elementary SchoolOlympia School District · 4.6 mi away234th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Black Lake Elementary in?
Black Lake Elementary is part of the Tumwater School District district in Olympia, Washington.
Is Black Lake Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Black Lake Elementary 358th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Black Lake Elementary?
White 72%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 3% (397 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Black Lake Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98512 is $559K 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.