Lackamas Elementary School

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Lackamas Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
16240 Bald Hill Rd SE,  Yelm, WA
Yelm School District
4.2
290 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kurt Fourre
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
38%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.7%
State Average
32.1%
Science
24%
State Average
25.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
283:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
White
65.5%
Hispanic
20.7%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
1.6%
Asian
1.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/11/2026
Most of the reviews on here are old. Our Daughter has been attending Lackamas for 3 years now and we have no complaints. She enjoyed school, is excited to learn, and any problems are quickly addressed.
5.0 parent
12/18/2019
I have 2/3 kids that are going or have gone to Lackamas. Overall I really like the school. I have one child that was very difficult when it came to academics and sometimes behavior while the other is my easy child- gets good grades does what they are told. In my opinion every child learns differentl...
5.0 parent
6/4/2019
This is a great school, with staff that cares about its students. The smaller class sizes and sense of community put this school above others in the district.
3.0 parent
5/27/2017
Our exerience with Lackamas made us come to the conclusion to not have our children return next year and I don't recommend Lackamas to any future parents.

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Lackamas Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Yelm, WA and is served by the Yelm School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Lackamas Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Learn more about what Yelm has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lackamas Elementary School.

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