Meadows Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 836 Deerbrush Dr SE
       Lacey, WA  98513-2174


(360) 412-4690

District: North Thurston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
389th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,848 Help


Students who attend Meadows Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Salish Middle School
High:    River Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  759

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.3%
Hispanic:
24.1%
Two or more races:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.9% Help


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Compare Details Meadows Elementary ranks better than 66.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd 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 63.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Meadows Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the North Thurston Public Schools District. Student population at Meadows Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), Hispanic (24.1%), two or more races (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 19.3. 12 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 Meadows Elementary is $15,848, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meadows Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadows Elementary 389th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Meadows Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Meadows Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.95 766th 1026 25.3%
2005 37.65 695th 1031 32.6%
2006 45.33 612th 1051 41.8%
2007 27.50 834th 1069 22.0%
2008 35.37 741st 1067 30.6%
2009 41.40 680th 1072 36.6%
2010 31.73 813th 1088 25.3%
2011 32.77 809th 1092 25.9%
2012 30.22 845th 1097 23.0%
2013 40.93 703rd 1106 36.4%
2015 43.53 616th 1067 42.3%
2016 32.79 734th 1053 30.3%
2017 66.03 363rd 1056 65.6%
2018 70.15 312th 1054 70.4%
2019 74.33 281st 1130 75.1%
2021 59.11 423rd 1107 61.8%
2022 71.20 314th 1169 73.1%
2023 63.79 389th 1169 66.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 73rd 212 65.6%
2019 79.45 36th 303 88.1%
2021 49.67 60th 128 53.1%
2022 58.18 112th 252 55.6%
2023 66.86 63rd 194 67.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.81 205th 637 67.8%
2019 63.00 145th 566 74.4%
2021 33.83 121st 158 23.4%
2022 46.81 216th 478 54.8%
2023 33.61 224th 308 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.03 180th 835 78.4%
2019 75.80 136th 979 86.1%
2021 59.69 268th 854 68.6%
2022 67.53 229th 1019 77.5%
2023 67.55 265th 1013 73.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.19 270th 1004 73.1%
2019 81.65 169th 1068 84.2%
2021 54.87 416th 1008 58.7%
2022 75.20 250th 1100 77.3%
2023 64.59 361st 1094 67.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.66 17th 50 66.0%
2021 54.56 13th 32 59.4%
2022 68.95 12th 50 76.0%
2023 55.47 20th 48 58.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.02 334th 999 66.6%
2019 65.60 354th 1075 67.1%
2021 59.63 369th 1025 64.0%
2022 66.74 338th 1113 69.6%
2023 60.36 399th 1099 63.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.44 173rd 201 13.9%
2023 55.39 79th 170 53.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.27 82nd 540 84.8%
2019 92.55 25th 697 96.4%
2021 96.21 13th 501 97.4%
2022 94.52 16th 694 97.7%
2023 74.78 99th 633 84.4%
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Rank History for White students at Meadows Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.84 354th 833 57.5%
2019 69.18 316th 1027 69.2%
2021 41.73 547th 943 42.0%
2022 60.64 387th 1031 62.5%
2023 60.52 388th 1011 61.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Open Quote Meadows is an excellent school with a dedicated, experienced, and caring staff. The principal, who spent many successful years as a teacher within the North Thurston School District before becoming principal at Meadows, is motivated by what's best for students. From her and the assistant principal down through the counselor and teachers, each individual member of this staff cares for kids with the primary focus being safety and learning. There are challenges at any school, and Meadows is not immune to behavioral, social and academic challenges but the families and educators rise to meet these challenges head on. This school is a fantastic elementary school. My experience at Meadows Elementary School has been extremely positive. It's great to be a part of the Meadows family! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, December 18, 2010

Open Quote My 2 children go to this school 5th and kindergarten this school is excellent in my eyes my 5th graders reading and math level jumped ! full grade since attending this scool way to go meadows keep it up! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meadows Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 405 61 81 48 13 n/a n/a 0 608
1989 405 62 104 46 9 n/a n/a 0 626
1990 453 75 108 48 14 n/a n/a 0 698
1991 379 91 94 41 17 n/a n/a 0 622
1992 382 103 88 41 17 n/a n/a 0 631
1993 302 101 117 44 11 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 286 86 122 48 11 n/a n/a 0 553
1995 263 84 123 45 9 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 263 84 123 45 9 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 241 73 126 34 4 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 257 73 108 27 4 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 245 63 89 28 5 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 246 59 83 32 12 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 251 46 71 34 6 n/a n/a 0 408
2002 236 62 89 44 3 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 236 62 89 44 3 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 244 77 102 44 5 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 254 70 117 53 11 n/a n/a 2 507
2006 246 78 115 56 25 n/a n/a 1 521
2007 204 73 107 56 15 n/a n/a 14 469
2008 210 73 113 57 15 n/a n/a 16 484
2009 221 60 101 68 19 n/a n/a 27 496
2010 245 51 102 67 16 n/a n/a 15 496
2011 203 27 44 93 12 9 83 0 471
2012 174 16 37 69 8 5 72 0 381
2013 169 16 28 83 9 6 75 0 386
2014 155 30 23 92 9 7 81 0 397
2015 183 26 25 96 9 4 72 0 415
2016 182 17 26 107 8 8 77 0 425
2017 325 28 45 124 4 15 129 0 670
2018 311 21 44 123 3 10 138 0 650
2019 361 28 44 130 1 8 146 0 718
2020 418 36 50 137 4 11 154 0 810
2021 337 29 59 129 2 9 122 0 687
2022 326 33 61 131 3 23 119 0 696
2023 306 37 78 183 6 13 136 0 759

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 Meadows Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 29.0 20.9 0
1989 626 30.0 20.8 n/a
1990 698 38.4 18.1 0
1991 622 39.4 15.7 n/a
1992 631 34.9 18.0 n/a
1993 575 38.0 15.1 n/a
1994 553 30.3 18.3 n/a
1995 524 24.8 21.1 n/a
1996 524 24.8 21.1 n/a
1997 478 26.3 18.2 n/a
1998 469 23.8 19.7 n/a
1999 430 23.1 18.6 n/a
2000 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
2001 408 21.8 18.7 n/a
2002 434 29.8 14.6 43.8
2003 434 29.8 14.6 43.8
2004 472 30.0 15.7 35.6
2005 507 30.4 16.7 39.4
2006 521 30.0 17.4 41.9
2007 469 28.1 16.7 42
2008 484 27.9 17.3 41.2
2009 496 27.9 17.8 43.3
2010 496 29.9 16.5 48
2011 471 28.2 16.7 31.8
2012 381 26.2 14.5 48.6
2013 386 24.2 15.9 39.4
2014 397 n/a n/a 60.7
2015 415 33.0 12.5 57.1
2016 425 30.0 14.1 54.4
2017 670 43.4 15.4 32.7
2018 650 41.5 15.6 28.9
2019 718 42.6 16.8 26.3
2020 810 42.2 19.1 28.4
2021 687 41.3 16.6 27.9
2022 696 40.1 17.3 32.5
2023 759 39.2 19.3 36.9

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 Meadows Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 29.0 20.9 0
1989 626 30.0 20.8 n/a
1990 698 38.4 18.1 0
1991 622 39.4 15.7 n/a
1992 631 34.9 18.0 n/a
1993 575 38.0 15.1 n/a
1994 553 30.3 18.3 n/a
1995 524 24.8 21.1 n/a
1996 524 24.8 21.1 n/a
1997 478 26.3 18.2 n/a
1998 469 23.8 19.7 n/a
1999 430 23.1 18.6 n/a
2000 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
2001 408 21.8 18.7 n/a
2002 434 29.8 14.6 43.8
2003 434 29.8 14.6 43.8
2004 472 30.0 15.7 35.6
2005 507 30.4 16.7 39.4
2006 521 30.0 17.4 41.9
2007 469 28.1 16.7 42
2008 484 27.9 17.3 41.2
2009 496 27.9 17.8 43.3
2010 496 29.9 16.5 48
2011 471 28.2 16.7 31.8
2012 381 26.2 14.5 48.6
2013 386 24.2 15.9 39.4
2014 397 n/a n/a 60.7
2015 415 33.0 12.5 57.1
2016 425 30.0 14.1 54.4
2017 670 43.4 15.4 32.7
2018 650 41.5 15.6 28.9
2019 718 42.6 16.8 26.3
2020 810 42.2 19.1 28.4
2021 687 41.3 16.6 27.9
2022 696 40.1 17.3 32.5
2023 759 39.2 19.3 36.9

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

Meadows Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201618.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%24.6%24.6%34.8%23.2%24.6%24.6%
201715.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%16.8%18.7%28.0%16.8%18.7%18.7%
201881.3%0.0%0.8%0.8%2.4%86.2%85.4%93.5%87.0%87.8%85.4%
202085.6%0.7%0.7%0.7%0.7%89.9%90.7%95.7%89.2%90.7%92.1%92.1%92.1%90.7%
202197.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.9%98.2%97.3%99.1%98.2%97.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%97.3%
202291.7%2.8%0.0%1.9%0.9%91.7%91.7%93.5%93.5%91.7%94.4%94.4%94.4%91.7%
202396.3%0.9%0.0%0.9%0.9%96.3%97.2%96.3%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.2%0.3%1.2%3.0%96.9%97.2%97.3%96.4%96.4%97.3%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $657 (4.4%) $14,134 (95.6%) $14,792
2020 $09 (0.1%) $8,610 (99.9%) $8,620
2021 $386 (2.6%) $14,282 (97.4%) $14,668
2022 $954 (6.0%) $14,893 (94.0%) $15,848

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadows Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 281st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 389th of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meadows Elementary)64.843.6
 21.2%
   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 (Meadows Elementary)75.260.4
 14.9%
   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 (Meadows Elementary)7366.7
 6.3%
   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 (Meadows Elementary)7366.7
 6.3%
   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 (Meadows Elementary)69.759.8
 9.9%
   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 (Meadows Elementary)56.137.5
 18.6%
   5th Grade Math (North Thurston Public Schools)53.638.6
 15.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Meadows Elementary)59.658
 1.6%
   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 (Meadows Elementary)69.156.5
 12.6%
   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 (Meadows Elementary)68.454.5
 13.9%
   All Grades Math (North Thurston Public Schools)51.536.8
 14.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meadows Elementary)59.658
 1.6%
   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 Students718759
 5.7%
African American2837
 32.1%
American Indian16
 500%
Asian4478
 77.3%
Hispanic130183
 40.8%
Pacific Islander813
 62.5%
White361306
 15.2%
Two or More Races146136
 6.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.3%36.9%
 10.6%


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Students who attend Meadows Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Salish Middle School
High : River Ridge High School

Meadows Elementary ranks 389th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Meadows Elementary are 40% White, 24% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 759 students attended Meadows Elementary.


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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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