North Thurston Public Schools School District

The North Thurston Public Schools School District is located in Lacey, WA and includes 19 schools that serve 13,501 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The North Thurston Public Schools School District spends $7,572 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The North Thurston Public Schools School District has 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the WA state average being 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The North Thurston Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the North Thurston Public Schools School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The North Thurston Public Schools School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.