Top Rankings
North Thurston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,167 students in North Thurston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in North Thurston School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
24 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
15,167 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
854 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Thurston School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Graduation Rate
88%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.7%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
42%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
16%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,245 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$314 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$337 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,727
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,245
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Thurston School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5900 54th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
836 Deerbrush Dr Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4690
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Horizons Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4601 67th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4710
Gr: K-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Evergreen Forest Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Marvin Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4670
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6211 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4600
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
North Thurston High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 412-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,378 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Timberline High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6120 Mullen Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,401 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Olympic View Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Gr: K-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4630 Carpenter Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4680
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 River Ridge Drive Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,547 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Ignite Family Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 6th Avenue Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4907
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant Glade Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6501 Virginia St Se
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Olympia, WA 98513
(360) 412-4400
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seven Oaks Dr Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Chinook Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4301 6th Ave Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Komachin Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3650 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Lacey Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Homann Dr Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4650
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4650
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Salish Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8605 Campus Glen Dr Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4780
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Summit Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 College Street Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4908
Gr: K-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Lydia Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 5th Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4610
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Nisqually Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Steilacoom Rd Se
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Lacey, WA 98503
(360) 412-4770
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2424.
Envision Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 College St Ne
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Olympia, WA 98516
(360) 412-4880
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District manages 24 public schools serving 15,167 students.
What is the rank of North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District is ranked #115 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Thurston School District?
42% of North Thurston School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Thurston School District?
North Thurston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is North Thurston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,245 is higher than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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