Ignite Family Academy

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Ignite Family Academy ranks 228 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ignite Family Academy is a public elementary school located in Lacey, Washington, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 75 students. As part of the North Thurston Public Schools district, Ignite Family Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science proficiency.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Ignite Family Academy had 64.29% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 50.97% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In Math, the school's proficiency rate was 52.38%, significantly higher than the district's 37.84% and the state's 41.68%. Ignite Family Academy's performance is particularly impressive in 4th and 5th grade ELA, with proficiency rates of 81.82% and 77.78%, respectively, far exceeding the nearby Madison Elementary School, Olympic View Elementary, and other schools in the district.

While Ignite Family Academy's academic excellence is undeniable, the school's student population is predominantly white, at 77.33% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is in contrast with the more diverse racial makeup of the nearby schools in the North Thurston Public Schools district. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.33% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting a more affluent student population. These factors may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but also warrant further examination to ensure equitable access and support for all students.

Detail:

Public K-8

411 6th Avenue NE
Lacey, WA 98516

(360) 412-4907

District: North Thurston Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
228^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,036

Student/teacher ratio: 23.2

Number of students: 93

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ignite Family Academy ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ignite Family Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the North Thurston Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), two or more races (8.6%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the North Thurston Public Schools District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ignite Family Academy is 23.2, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ignite Family Academy is $20,036, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the North Thurston Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ignite Family Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ignite Family Academy 228^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ignite Family Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

North Thurston Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Thurston Public Schools 118^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ignite Family Academy

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Rank History for all students at Ignite Family Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.37	228^th	1168	80.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ignite Family Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.07	129^th	1009	87.2%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ignite Family Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	25	0	0	5	1	3	34
2023	58	0	3	3	0	11	75
2024	77	1	2	5	0	8	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ignite Family Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	34	3.0	11.3	20.6
2023	75	3.0	25.0	33.3
2024	93	4.0	23.2	15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ignite Family Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	34	3.0	11.3	20.6
2023	75	3.0	25.0	33.3
2024	93	4.0	23.2	15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2023	92.3%	7.7%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ignite Family Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$558 (2.8%)	$19,478 (97.2%)	$20,036

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Schools Near Ignite Family Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ignite Family Academy	Public	K-8	411 6th Avenue NE	Lacey	98516	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(360) 412-4907	93	4	23.2	15.1%	77 (82.8%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.4%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.6%)	79.4	228^th of 1168 public elementary schools	80.5%					(n/a)	88.9	85.7	42.9	81.8	77.8	57.1	64.3	71.4	63.6	55.6	52.4											$20,036	$558	$19,478
Pleasant Glade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1920 Abernethy Rd NE	Lacey	98516	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 412-4620	507	34	14.8	50.1%	174 (34.3%)	27 (5.3%)	95 (18.7%)	87 (17.2%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.3%)	97 (19.1%)	52.3	529^th of 1168 public elementary schools	54.7%		45.5	607^th of 1169 public elementary schools	48.1%	78	51.3	51.3	49.4	57.4	46.3		50.7	54.9	50.0	45.0	50.0	91.2	95.6	94.1	94.1	94.1	95.6	97.1	92.7	95.6	95.6	$16,414	$1,243	$15,171
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 College St SE	Lacey	98503	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 412-4630	728	44	16.5	67.9%	281 (38.6%)	39 (5.4%)	235 (32.3%)	27 (3.7%)	5 (0.7%)	24 (3.3%)	110 (15.1%)	39.6	680^th of 1168 public elementary schools	41.8%		42.2	659^th of 1169 public elementary schools	43.6%	21	56.1	56.1	43.2	36.4	55.4		44.9	40.5	36.4	41.0	39.2	90.0	92.3	93.9	93.9	93.9	92.3	94.6	90.8	92.3	92.3	$19,588	$1,852	$17,736
South Bay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3845 Sleater Kinney Rd NE	Lacey	98506	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(360) 412-4640	587	35	16.8	39.4%	336 (57.2%)	15 (2.6%)	105 (17.9%)	33 (5.6%)	5 (0.9%)	12 (2.0%)	81 (13.8%)	57.7	475^th of 1168 public elementary schools	59.3%		49.7	551^st of 1169 public elementary schools	52.9%	76	63.9	63.9	43.1	45.4	63.9		49.8	52.3	52.6	51.8	52.3	87.8	94.4	93.3	93.3	93.3	93.3	94.4	92.2	93.3	93.3	$15,984	$728	$15,256
Lacey Elementary	Public	K-5	1800 Homann Dr SE	Lacey	98503	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 412-4650	373	27	13.8	68.9%	169 (45.3%)	16 (4.3%)	77 (20.6%)	9 (2.4%)	10 (2.7%)	22 (5.9%)	70 (18.8%)	23.7	920^th of 1168 public elementary schools	21.2%		27.8	857^th of 1169 public elementary schools	26.7%	63	43.9	43.9	28.6	37.9	38.2		34.8	29.7	43.9	24.6	33.2	90.8	95.4	95.4	95.4	95.4	93.9	95.4	92.3	93.9	93.9	$19,684	$1,871	$17,813
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1417 San Francisco Ave NE	Olympia	98506	Thurston County	Olympia School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 596-6700	396	27	14.8	36.9%	241 (60.9%)	6 (1.5%)	70 (17.7%)	21 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.1%)	65.2	382^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	67.3%		58.7	459^th of 1169 public elementary schools	60.7%	77	64.0	64.0	50.0	68.5	57.9		59.6	46.3	61.1	53.3	54.2	86.8	90.6	92.5	92.5	92.5	92.5	90.6	90.6	92.5	92.5	$18,045	$1,579	$16,466
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 Legion Way SE	Olympia	98501	Thurston County	Olympia School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 596-6300	200	14	14.7	48.0%	109 (54.5%)	5 (2.5%)	40 (20.0%)	16 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	27 (13.5%)	41.3	660^th of 1168 public elementary schools	43.5%		48.1	577^th of 1169 public elementary schools	50.6%	83	66.7	66.7	34.4	35.0	59.3		41.4	25.0	32.5	55.6	36.4	76.0	78.0	84.0	84.0	84.0	76.0	84.0	84.0	76.0	76.0	$17,769	$1,092	$16,677
Olympic View Elementary	Public	K-5	1330 Horne Ave NE	Lacey	98516	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(360) 412-4660	609	37	16.5	46.8%	253 (41.5%)	37 (6.1%)	138 (22.7%)	59 (9.7%)	5 (0.8%)	15 (2.5%)	102 (16.7%)	62.9	411^th of 1168 public elementary schools	64.8%		54.3	496^th of 1169 public elementary schools	57.6%	85	60.4	60.4	53.2	56.3	56.4		55.3	64.9	61.3	39.0	54.4	93.1	95.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	94.1	98.0	93.1	94.1	94.1	$16,205	$716	$15,489
McKenny Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Morse Merryman Rd SE	Olympia	98501	Thurston County	Olympia School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 596-8400	332	18	18.6	30.4%	170 (51.2%)	5 (1.5%)	60 (18.1%)	30 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	54 (16.3%)	76	264^th of 1168 public elementary schools	77.4%		78.1	244^th of 1169 public elementary schools	79.1%	20	72.7	72.7	53.1	56.1	70.5		59.7	59.2	70.7	63.6	64.2	70.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	75.0	82.5	75.0	75.0	75.0	$20,675	$1,484	$19,191
Lydia Hawk Elementary	Public	K-5	7600 5th Ave SE	Lacey	98503	Thurston County	North Thurston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 412-4610	499	36	13.7	74.5%	139 (27.9%)	22 (4.4%)	222 (44.5%)	21 (4.2%)	7 (1.4%)	18 (3.6%)	69 (13.8%)	21.2	951^st of 1168 public elementary schools	18.6%		20.9	963^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	17.6%	12	36.7	36.7	41.5	40.0	26.7		36.6	43.4	28.3	11.7	29.6	89.9	94.4	94.4	94.4	94.4	95.5	96.6	92.1	95.5	95.5	$18,621	$2,450	$16,171

Frequently Asked Questions about Ignite Family Academy

What district is Ignite Family Academy in?

North Thurston Public Schools

Is Ignite Family Academy a good school?

Ignite Family Academy ranks 228^th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ignite Family Academy?

Students at Ignite Family Academy are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

How many students attend Ignite Family Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 93 students attended Ignite Family Academy.

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