- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Fort Stevens Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 531014002393 · Yelm, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Fort Stevens Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Fort Stevens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yelm High Scho
Yelm High School 12
1,693 students
- Southworth Ele 671
Southworth Elementary
671 students
- Yelm Middle Sc 652
Yelm Middle School
652 students
- Ridgeline Midd 568
Ridgeline Middle School
568 students
- This school 462
Fort Stevens Elementary
462 students
- Yelm Prairie E 427
Yelm Prairie Elementary
427 students
What this shows Fort Stevens Elementary reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Stevens Elementary compares
Fort Stevens Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Yelm School District reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.