Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lydia Hawk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lydia Hawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lydia Hawk Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Lydia Hawk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lydia Hawk Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1680 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
45%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
28%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Hawk Elementary School's ranking?
Lydia Hawk Elementary School is ranked #1680 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lydia Hawk Elementary School often compared to?
Lydia Hawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympic View Elementary School, Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lydia Hawk Elementary School?
499 students attend Lydia Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lydia Hawk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lydia Hawk Elementary School?
Lydia Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lydia Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lydia Hawk Elementary School part of?
Lydia Hawk Elementary School is part of North Thurston School District.
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