South Bay Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 3845 Sleater Kinney Rd NE
       Lacey, WA  98506-2699


(360) 412-4640

District: North Thurston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
551st of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,984 Help


Students who attend South Bay Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chinook Middle School
High:    North Thurston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.4%
Hispanic:
20.2%
Two or more races:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Compare Details South Bay Elementary ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at South Bay Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.4%), Hispanic (20.2%), two or more races (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Bay Elementary is 17.5. 11 elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Bay Elementary is $15,984. 12 elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Bay Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks South Bay Elementary 551st of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See South Bay Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Military Connected students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


North Thurston Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Thurston Public Schools 113th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Bay Elementary

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Rank History for all students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.67 410th 1026 60.0%
2005 60.75 401st 1031 61.1%
2006 74.71 214th 1051 79.6%
2007 74.67 208th 1069 80.5%
2008 75.23 208th 1067 80.5%
2009 69.76 286th 1072 73.3%
2010 77.52 188th 1088 82.7%
2011 67.54 328th 1092 70.0%
2012 63.84 402nd 1097 63.4%
2013 67.12 355th 1106 67.9%
2015 74.49 241st 1067 77.4%
2016 74.22 263rd 1053 75.0%
2017 77.22 231st 1056 78.1%
2018 72.94 277th 1054 73.7%
2019 72.82 296th 1130 73.8%
2021 61.59 395th 1107 64.3%
2022 66.45 359th 1169 69.3%
2023 49.69 551st 1169 52.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.16 99th 212 53.3%
2019 75.60 52nd 303 82.8%
2021 27.19 94th 128 26.6%
2022 42.38 150th 252 40.5%
2023 64.90 64th 194 67.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.64 58th 637 90.9%
2019 72.11 105th 566 81.4%
2022 43.92 236th 478 50.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.35 100th 835 88.0%
2019 62.93 310th 979 68.3%
2021 66.35 199th 854 76.7%
2022 76.66 128th 1019 87.4%
2023 41.24 610th 1013 39.8%
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Rank History for Female students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.86 251st 1004 75.0%
2019 70.35 308th 1068 71.2%
2021 60.31 367th 1008 63.6%
2022 64.31 360th 1100 67.3%
2023 46.37 566th 1094 48.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.55 15th 50 70.0%
2023 28.81 41st 48 14.6%
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Rank History for Male students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.59 309th 999 69.1%
2019 73.30 274th 1075 74.5%
2021 59.40 373rd 1025 63.6%
2022 66.75 337th 1113 69.7%
2023 50.54 508th 1099 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.70 77th 540 85.7%
2019 79.08 94th 697 86.5%
2021 61.17 122nd 501 75.6%
2022 77.90 91st 694 86.9%
2023 48.35 320th 633 49.4%
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Rank History for White students at South Bay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.45 267th 833 67.9%
2019 68.11 328th 1027 68.1%
2021 66.49 300th 943 68.2%
2022 61.22 379th 1031 63.2%
2023 57.18 418th 1011 58.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for South Bay Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 539 14 15 12 7 n/a n/a 0 587
1989 589 12 18 21 4 n/a n/a 0 644
1990 598 14 26 15 6 n/a n/a 0 659
1991 594 14 19 17 5 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 605 17 36 28 7 n/a n/a 0 693
1993 579 11 23 21 8 n/a n/a 0 642
1994 567 14 18 20 11 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 527 15 15 17 9 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 527 15 15 17 9 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 537 15 20 15 6 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 522 22 27 17 8 n/a n/a 0 596
1999 517 21 34 16 12 n/a n/a 0 600
2000 507 23 28 13 17 n/a n/a 0 588
2001 473 14 28 25 16 n/a n/a 0 556
2002 467 21 38 23 11 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 467 21 38 23 11 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 447 21 32 27 22 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 471 21 41 25 21 n/a n/a 1 580
2006 488 29 40 23 27 n/a n/a 1 608
2007 529 27 48 27 31 n/a n/a 11 673
2008 529 29 54 30 22 n/a n/a 35 699
2009 543 30 65 44 19 n/a n/a 67 768
2010 516 35 71 57 13 n/a n/a 25 717
2011 508 24 32 86 12 3 62 0 727
2012 473 19 29 76 6 7 77 0 687
2013 471 28 28 89 4 6 75 0 701
2014 437 23 30 81 4 5 70 0 650
2015 417 19 28 81 6 6 74 0 631
2016 424 23 27 88 11 5 78 0 656
2017 480 28 25 116 10 9 89 0 757
2018 533 29 22 140 7 8 111 0 850
2019 505 26 27 142 8 7 100 0 815
2020 484 27 26 138 3 12 103 0 793
2021 343 18 19 99 4 14 80 0 577
2022 327 14 22 97 3 16 83 0 562
2023 320 19 31 119 3 14 81 1 588

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Bay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 27.0 21.7 0
1989 644 35.0 18.4 n/a
1990 659 32.4 20.3 0
1991 649 34.7 18.7 n/a
1992 693 33.5 20.6 n/a
1993 642 35.0 18.3 n/a
1994 630 34.0 18.5 n/a
1995 583 26.8 21.8 n/a
1996 583 26.8 21.8 n/a
1997 593 30.1 19.7 n/a
1998 596 31.1 19.2 n/a
1999 600 30.6 19.6 n/a
2000 588 28.5 20.6 n/a
2001 556 27.0 20.6 n/a
2002 560 30.9 18.1 29.3
2003 560 30.9 18.1 29.3
2004 549 30.0 18.3 22.4
2005 580 30.5 19.0 20
2006 608 29.5 20.6 17.8
2007 673 32.0 21.0 17.8
2008 699 31.4 22.3 17.6
2009 768 31.4 24.5 20.8
2010 717 30.9 23.2 24.9
2011 727 32.4 22.4 18.3
2012 687 31.8 21.5 24.6
2013 701 32.1 21.8 19.3
2014 650 n/a n/a 28.8
2015 631 36.0 17.5 33.9
2016 656 33.0 19.8 34.5
2017 757 39.5 19.1 32.9
2018 850 41.0 20.7 32.2
2019 815 40.6 20.0 30.8
2020 793 37.4 21.1 32.9
2021 577 32.5 17.7 29.8
2022 562 33.5 16.7 30.4
2023 588 33.5 17.5 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Bay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 27.0 21.7 0
1989 644 35.0 18.4 n/a
1990 659 32.4 20.3 0
1991 649 34.7 18.7 n/a
1992 693 33.5 20.6 n/a
1993 642 35.0 18.3 n/a
1994 630 34.0 18.5 n/a
1995 583 26.8 21.8 n/a
1996 583 26.8 21.8 n/a
1997 593 30.1 19.7 n/a
1998 596 31.1 19.2 n/a
1999 600 30.6 19.6 n/a
2000 588 28.5 20.6 n/a
2001 556 27.0 20.6 n/a
2002 560 30.9 18.1 29.3
2003 560 30.9 18.1 29.3
2004 549 30.0 18.3 22.4
2005 580 30.5 19.0 20
2006 608 29.5 20.6 17.8
2007 673 32.0 21.0 17.8
2008 699 31.4 22.3 17.6
2009 768 31.4 24.5 20.8
2010 717 30.9 23.2 24.9
2011 727 32.4 22.4 18.3
2012 687 31.8 21.5 24.6
2013 701 32.1 21.8 19.3
2014 650 n/a n/a 28.8
2015 631 36.0 17.5 33.9
2016 656 33.0 19.8 34.5
2017 757 39.5 19.1 32.9
2018 850 41.0 20.7 32.2
2019 815 40.6 20.0 30.8
2020 793 37.4 21.1 32.9
2021 577 32.5 17.7 29.8
2022 562 33.5 16.7 30.4
2023 588 33.5 17.5 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

South Bay Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201674.7%0.0%0.0%3.3%85.7%85.7%84.6%83.5%87.9%85.7%
201786.6%0.0%1.6%2.4%5.5%89.0%90.6%92.1%88.2%91.3%90.6%
201893.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%95.1%96.1%97.1%94.1%95.1%96.1%
202088.8%0.8%0.0%0.8%0.0%91.0%91.8%97.0%91.0%91.8%92.5%92.5%92.5%91.8%
202199.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
202290.7%2.3%0.0%0.0%2.3%94.2%91.9%96.5%93.0%91.9%91.9%91.9%91.9%91.9%
202396.5%0.0%0.0%2.3%0.0%97.7%97.7%100.0%96.5%97.7%96.5%96.5%96.5%97.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.7%0.3%1.1%2.3%96.7%97.3%97.9%97.3%97.5%97.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Bay Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $429 (3.8%) $10,938 (96.2%) $11,367
2020 $06 (0.1%) $7,253 (99.9%) $7,259
2021 $385 (2.7%) $14,027 (97.3%) $14,412
2022 $728 (4.6%) $15,256 (95.4%) $15,984

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Bay Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 296th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 551st of 1169 Elementary schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Bay Elementary)60.635.6
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Thurston Public Schools)56.840.9
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (South Bay Elementary)69.446.2
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Math (North Thurston Public Schools)63.251.1
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Bay Elementary)60.548.8
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (North Thurston Public Schools)59.451.9
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (South Bay Elementary)64.148.8
 15.3%
   4th Grade Math (North Thurston Public Schools)60.951.2
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Bay Elementary)72.760.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Thurston Public Schools)63.653.2
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (South Bay Elementary)66.744.1
 22.6%
   5th Grade Math (North Thurston Public Schools)53.638.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (South Bay Elementary)72.455.9
 16.5%
   5th Grade Science (North Thurston Public Schools)58.952.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Bay Elementary)64.647.7
 17%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Thurston Public Schools)6251.3
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (South Bay Elementary)66.746.2
 20.4%
   All Grades Math (North Thurston Public Schools)51.536.8
 14.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (South Bay Elementary)72.455.9
 16.5%
   All Grades Science (North Thurston Public Schools)55.849.3
 6.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students815588
 27.9%
African American2619
 26.9%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian2731
 14.8%
Hispanic142119
 16.2%
Pacific Islander714
 100%
White505320
 36.6%
Two or More Races10081
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%40%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Bay Elementary

Students at South Bay Elementary are 54% White, 20% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended South Bay Elementary.

South Bay Elementary ranks 551st of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Bay Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chinook Middle School
High : North Thurston High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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