South Bay Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

3845 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Lacey, WA

North Thurston Public Schools

587 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kate Cook

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
50%

Reading Proficiency
60%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

50%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

589:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.4%

Female

46.4%

White

54.4%

Hispanic

20.2%

Two or more races

13.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

5.3%

Black

3.2%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

2.4%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/8/2025

We…LOVE…this school. Our kiddos are thriving and they have the best staff and curriculum. They really believe in their kids and foster a great learning environment. We’re so grateful to have both boys at South Bay!

5.0 parent

3/12/2025

Its sad when one person/poster feels the need to give such a poor review of this amazing school and the wonderful administrators. I know for a fact this school welcomes parent feedback and even has a committee made up of parents who get together often with the administrators to offer feedback (whats...

1.0 parent

11/22/2024

This school fails to involve parents. The administration cannot be trusted, be sure to bring a witness to any meetings. They will say one thing in your face to face meeting then deny they said anything of the sort later on.

5.0 teacher

5/16/2024

I have worked at SB for over 10 years, and we have had 5 different administrators during this time. Our current principal and AP team are the most supportive and transparent duo. They lead positively, tirelessly and with purpose. As a staff we have been rejuvenated this year as our new principal has...

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South Bay Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lacey, WA and is served by the North Thurston Public Schools in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 587 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. South Bay Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Touchstone, North Thurston High School, Envision Career Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lacey has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Bay Elementary School.

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