The OSD4ALL Guide to the Olympia School District

LP BROWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(grades K – 5)
Olympia, WA 98502
(360) 596-6800
Principal: Sean Shaughnessy
Mascot: Eagle
Website
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SCHOOL HOURS:
- 8:00am-2:15pm
- 8:00am-1:25pm (early release Wednesday)
- 8:00am-11:05am (half day)
ABOUT
LP Brown (named after 26-year OSD superintendent, Leland P. Brown, who led the district through the Great Depression) is a small neighborhood school nestled in the woods off of Cooper Point Road. The school community are proponents of hands on, experiential, and outdoor learning and recently began creating the LP Brown Environmental Learning Place, using the green space around the school. LP Brown was also named the South Sound’s Best Elementary School in 2025, and OSD school Madison Elementary came in second!For early learning, LP Brown houses TK (Transition to Kindergarten) classroom. They also have a DLC Program (Developmental Learning Classroom) to serve students with moderate cognitive delays in a non-integrated setting and have the AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) curriculum, which teaches organizational, communication, and self-advocacy skills to help with college and career-readiness.
FOOD, TRANSPORT, & CHILDCARE
LP Brown has free breakfast and lunch, as do ALL westside schools.Currently, near the 41 busline. Changes to 32 busline on May 3, 2026.
LP Brown has no AM care onsite, but 2 afternoon options. Afternoon Y-Care at Hansen with district transport or Boys & Girls Club on-site.
SCHOOL EVENTS
Apr
18
TESTIMONIALS
LP Brown Elementary is such a wonderful school!!! It is filled with fantastic educators that really care about each student and go above and beyond to help the kiddos realize their full potential. LPB was also voted Best of South Sound 2025 and the reason is obvious. It’s because enthusiastic teachers and a principal that knows and cares about every student produces happy kids that feel safe and encouraged to learn! We are proud to be LPB EAGLES!!!
-Anonymous Parent
The kindergarten teachers go above and beyond to help the youngest students feel excited to be at school and eager to participate. I love watching my kid thrive with their support!
-A Proud Eagle Mom
