- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yelm, WA
Lackamas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lackamas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531014003016
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lackamas Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Washington
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lackamas Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lackamas Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014003016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lackamas Elementary shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 531014003016 · Yelm, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.6:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Lackamas Elementary shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Lackamas 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
- Fort Stevens E 462
Fort Stevens Elementary
462 students
- This school 290
Lackamas Elementary
290 students
What this shows Lackamas Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lackamas Elementary compares
Lackamas Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 10% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Washington - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Lackamas Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Lackamas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southworth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lackamas 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
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
Fort Stevens Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 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
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lackamas Elementary
How many students attend Lackamas Elementary?
Lackamas Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yelm, WA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lackamas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lackamas Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 20% 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 Lackamas Elementary?
40.3% of students at Lackamas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lackamas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lackamas Elementary is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lackamas Elementary?
Lackamas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lackamas Elementary rank among schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Lackamas Elementary ranks #1 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 Lackamas 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.