Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Glade Elementary School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Glade Elementary serves the west part of Olympia, WA, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Glade Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Glade Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Glade Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#944 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy blue and white
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Glade Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School is ranked #944 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pleasant Glade Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Glade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Glade Elementary School?
559 students attend Pleasant Glade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pleasant Glade Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Glade Elementary School?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Glade Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Glade Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Glade Elementary School is part of North Thurston School District.
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