Chambers Prairie Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lacey, Washington, serving 482 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district, which is ranked 118 out of 247 districts in the state.
Chambers Prairie has a diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.94%) and Math (42.51%) were significantly below the district (50.97% and 37.84%) and state (52.63% and 41.68%) averages. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, vary significantly, with the school ranking highly for these groups but much lower for special education and military-connected students.
Chambers Prairie's higher per-student spending compared to the district average does not seem to translate into higher academic outcomes, suggesting the need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. When compared to other nearby schools in the North Thurston Public Schools district, such as Evergreen Forest Elementary and Lakes Elementary, Chambers Prairie generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Chambers Prairie may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, highlighting the importance of addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by these students.
North Thurston Public Schools
In the 2023-24 school year, 494 students attended Chambers Prairie Elementary School.
Students at Chambers Prairie Elementary School are 40% White, 23% Two or more races, 20% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.
Chambers Prairie Elementary School ranks 664th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students who attend Chambers Prairie Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Komachin Middle SchoolHigh : Timberline High School