Lackamas Elementary

310 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lackamas Elementary is a rural public school located in Yelm, Washington, serving students in the Yelm Community Schools district. Situated in a scenic area on Bald Hill Road, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, benefiting from its smaller size compared to more urban schools in the region. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school benefits from being part of a growing school district while maintaining a distinct, local identity that draws families from the surrounding countryside. With a strong commitment to parent involvement and community engagement, Lackamas Elementary strives to provide personalized attention to its students. By integrating modern educational standards with the traditional values of a community-centered school, Lackamas serves as a vital educational hub for families residing in the eastern portion of Thurston County.

310

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lackamas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	54
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

White
210 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
54 (17.4 %)
Two or More
30 (9.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Yelm School District
Phone:	(360)894-6000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 47