Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

Olympia School District

Washington · Public School District
20
Schools
9,633
Students
$20,285
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
34.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
88.8%
Graduation Rate
+2.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Olympia School District is a public school district in Washington serving 9,633 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.8% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,285 is above average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Middle School06–08447
Reeves Middle School06–08392
Thurgood Marshall Middle School06–08441
Washington Middle School06–08750
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Avanti High School09–12156
Capital High School09–121,326
Olympia High School09–121,838
Touchstone06–124
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Olympia Regional Learning AcademyKG–12413
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,285+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
30%
State
60.5%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
9.1%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
9,633
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.8%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWashington →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,285 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Olympia School District?
Olympia School District has 20 public schools, serving a total of 9,633 students.
What is the graduation rate for Olympia School District?
The graduation rate is 88.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Olympia School District spend per student?
Olympia School District spends $20,285 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Olympia School District?
35% of students in Olympia School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Olympia School District?
No, Olympia School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Olympia School District serve?
Olympia School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Olympia School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Olympia School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.