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Olympic View Elementary School

Lacey, WA 98516

Phone: (360) 412-4660
District: North Thurston Public Schools

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public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 546 students

Olympic View Elementary School, a public school located in Lacey, WA, serves grades K-5 in the North Thurston Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Olympic View Elementary School is a public school located in Lacey, WA. 546 students attend Olympic View Elementary School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	7/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, and using 2025 Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Student Growth	6/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Posted: October 3, 2025

Lack of communication, direction from principle. restrooms dirty smelly

Posted: March 19, 2024

This school has a major bullying problem. Kids are being bullied and the teachers do little to nothing to stop/prevent it. It's very sad when our child comes home daily with these problems we've told teachers and principals nothing has changed. We are considering legal options at this point. Very disappointed in our child's school.

Posted: June 9, 2022

We love our neighborhood school. The staff has been outstanding and can't wait for our other child to attend next year. We have been so pleased with all the extra activities the PTA and Staff have done for the Students. Our daughters favorites has been The Garden Club & PE Club.

Posted: April 18, 2021

My so has been here 2 years. The teachers and staff are friendly and work hard with the kids. We are proud to be Eagles!

Posted: July 25, 2020

I have 2 daughters that have graduated from this school and we had a great experience with every teacher, specialist teacher, principal and staff that they had interactions with. My youngest is going to start Kindergarten there this coming 2020 fall and I am confident that Olympic view staff will make her feel welcomed, keep her safe, keep her engaged, help her in areas she struggles and make this hybrid year of learning as smooth as possible for her and all their students.

Posted: February 20, 2020

The teacher who was there but left abruptly during the middle of the year used to send home homework, but the new substitute teacher doesn't believe in homework.

Posted: February 20, 2020

There is so much aggressive behavior in the kindergarten section. There's a difference in rough housing and bullying someone all the time. It's kept hush hush with the school.

Posted: February 20, 2020

We are a military family and prior to moving here my son never had a aggression bone in his body and now he's been picked on, bullied, punched in the face and throat by boys and girls, held down to the ground. He has pushed other students around him because he has been noticing the behavior of other students.

Posted: February 20, 2020

When I read reviews of negative comments I always try and find out if it's authentic or just personal. This is 100% real and I hope Our experience can help another family out, but our experience has been horrible and we plan on pulling our son and transferring him out. I don't recommend this school at all. The principle will not meet with you, the assistant principle brushes everything off. Nothing is ever dealt with and I hope to get this word out to other families. The score for this school is 5/10 for a reason and we are seeing it everyday sadly :(

Posted: February 16, 2018

My son has struggled for 3 years at this school and is extremely behind. I asked for an assessment for 2 years before ever getting one. Still waiting for results 45 days later. Teachers are not held to any standard of conduct with students. Principal doesn't return any calls.

Posted: May 11, 2016

Lots of PTA events to keep all of the families involved!! My daughter loves the garden club!

Posted: May 11, 2016

Posted: May 17, 2015

I am sure I'd you had a a typical child you would be fine, any IEP plans stay clear. You can have all the bingo nights you want but that doesn't make a good school. Unless you are in the cool kid club the office ladies treat you like junk or just ignore you. Not a good school.

Posted: August 10, 2014

I have been an Olympic View parent for the past 5 years(and counting) and I love the school! I feel so strongly about the school, after reading the last post I HAD to reply. The previous post obviously had a personal issue because they cannot back up their opinion! OVE has a wonderful, dedicated staff that really cares for your child. We have earned the School of Distinction award 3 years in a row and our test scores are the highest elementary in our district. Clearly not the worst school ever. Aside from the curriculum/testing we also have a great PTA and extracurricular clubs. What other elementary school offers a Chess Club, Garden Club, Ukelele Club and Drama Club? The PTA puts on multiple events every year ending with a BINGO Night that packs the cafeteria. The only problem OVE has is the older building and neighborhood it is located in gives a different impression of the school but once you get inside you will be amazed!

Posted: May 30, 2012

Excellent teachers, top notch principal, outstanding parent participation. The only thing this school lacks (like most others in WA State) is proper funding and smaller class sizes. Principal earns respect from students, teachers and parents with friendly, respectful and fair treatment of all. He definitely walks the talk.

Posted: October 20, 2010

This is our second year at Olympic View and we've been very impressed. The curriculum is diverse while continuing to build the necessary foundation.

Posted: September 28, 2010

This is a great school so far. My girls have attended private school since Kindergarten. We just enrolled them at Olympic View this year and it is a fabulous learning environment. The pricipal and teachers are upbeat and positive. The families are welcoming. I look forward to a great year.

Posted: April 23, 2010

They show concern above and beyond for the children who attend there. They are friendly in personal visits and over the phone. they are willing to take calls concerning a stituation/or calling you back on that concern. Yeah to the teachers in Olympic View Elementary School.

Posted: April 22, 2010

This school is surrounded by older homes and gives a deceiving impression to a passer by. The Principal is smart, kind and motivated. He commands respect in a friendly, approachable way. The support staff in the office is also great and when comparing notes with other families in different school districts, my children are ahead of the curve.

Posted: February 27, 2007

Posted: December 11, 2006

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