Lackamas Elementary School

16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lackamas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lackamas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Lackamas Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Lackamas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lackamas Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1292 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
40%
35-39%
53%
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
67%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lackamas Elementary School's ranking?
Lackamas Elementary School is ranked #1292 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lackamas Elementary School?
290 students attend Lackamas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lackamas Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lackamas Elementary School?
Lackamas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lackamas Elementary School offer ?
Lackamas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lackamas Elementary School part of?
Lackamas Elementary School is part of Yelm School District.

School Reviews

5   3/25/2020
I love Lackamas because the teachers are nice and always into it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jada McCullough

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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