Lackamas Elementary School

16240 Bald Hill Rd
Yelm, WA 98597
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lackamas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
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 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lackamas Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
315 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Lackamas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 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 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1358 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
40-44%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lackamas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
50-54%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
19%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
67%
50%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lackamas Elementary School's ranking?
Lackamas Elementary School is ranked #1358 out of 2,052 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 50% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Lackamas Elementary School?
315 students attend Lackamas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lackamas Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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-6
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 (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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