East Olympia Elementary vs Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Olympia Elementary
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
Lakes Elementary School
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | East Olympia Elementary Olympia, Washington | Lakes Elementary School Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 1,154 | #458 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10436 of 50,301 | #16104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 579 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| city | Olympia | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Olympia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 63.0).
- •East Olympia Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •East Olympia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •East Olympia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 41.4%).
- •East Olympia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
- •East Olympia Elementary is the larger school with 579 students compared with 495.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Olympia Elementary better than Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Olympia Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 63.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Olympia Elementary and Lakes Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Olympia Elementary: 579. Lakes Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Olympia Elementary and Lakes Elementary School rank in Washington?
East Olympia Elementary is 285th of 1,154 and Lakes Elementary School is 458th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).