Enrollment
462
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yelm, WA
Fort Stevens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fort Stevens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531014002393
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Stevens Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Stevens Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Stevens Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014002393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Stevens Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Stevens Elementary
Fort Stevens Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Yelm, Washington, enrolling 462 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Yelm's public schools, it stands alongside Southworth Elementary (671 students): Fort Stevens Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 18.1:1).
Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students) and Southworth Elementary (671 students) alongside Fort Stevens Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fort Stevens Elementary compares
Fort Stevens Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 32% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Fort Stevens Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yelm School District, which includes Fort Stevens Elementary.
$16,437
Per student
-16%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 67.7%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fort Stevens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southworth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Stevens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Yelm
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southworth Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Yelm Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
427 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mill Pond Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lackamas Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Stevens Elementary
How many students attend Fort Stevens Elementary?
Fort Stevens Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yelm, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Stevens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Stevens Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Stevens Elementary?
59.3% of students at Fort Stevens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Stevens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fort Stevens Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Stevens Elementary?
Fort Stevens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Stevens Elementary rank among schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Stevens Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Yelm, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Yelm on the city page.
Is Fort Stevens Elementary a good school?
Fort Stevens Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Yelm School District?
Besides Fort Stevens Elementary, Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students), Southworth Elementary (671 students), and Yelm Middle School (652 students). See the Yelm School District district page for the complete list.
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