East Olympia Elementary
Olympia, WA · Tumwater School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, midsize
394th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
8700 Rich Road, Olympia, WA 98501
(360)709-7150NCES ID 530910002379Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks East Olympia Elementary 394th 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 75th in 2019 to 66th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 297 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 613 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1990, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.9% | 66.7% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 18.8% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 8.2% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1990. 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 $555K in zip 98501 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 East Olympia Elementary
- #387Horizons ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 1.8 mi away387th of 1,174
ELA 59% ▲1 · Math 51% ▼1Compare - #697Chambers Prairie Elementary SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 2.4 mi away697th of 1,174
ELA 42% ▼16 · Math 41% ▼11Compare - #206Centennial ElementaryOlympia School District · 3.3 mi away206th of 1,174
ELA 71% ▲13 · Math 60% ▲8Compare - #400Lakes Elementary SchoolNorth Thurston Public Schools · 3.4 mi away400th of 1,174
ELA 58% = · Math 51% ▼1Compare - #965Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightMary M Knight School District · 3.7 mi away965th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼18 · Math 21% ▼31Compare - #621Peter G Schmidt ElementaryTumwater School District · 3.9 mi away621st of 1,174
ELA 48% ▼10 · Math 42% ▼10Compare - #508Woodland ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 4 mi away508th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▼6 · Math 47% ▼5Compare - #334McKenny ElementaryOlympia School District · 4.1 mi away334th of 1,174
ELA 60% ▲2 · Math 55% ▲3Compare
What school district is East Olympia Elementary in?
East Olympia Elementary is part of the Tumwater School District district in Olympia, Washington.
Is East Olympia Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks East Olympia Elementary 394th 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 East Olympia Elementary?
White 67%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 8%, Asian 3% (613 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near East Olympia Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98501 is $555K 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.