- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yelm, WA
Mill Pond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Pond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531014001204
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Pond Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Pond Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Pond Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014001204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Mill Pond Elementary School grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 531014001204 · Yelm, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 17:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Mill Pond Elementary School grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Mill Pond Elementary School 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 374
Mill Pond Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Mill Pond Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Pond Elementary School compares
Mill Pond Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 23% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Washington - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 12.6%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Mill Pond Elementary School 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 Mill Pond Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Pond Elementary School'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
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 (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Pond Elementary School
How many students attend Mill Pond Elementary School?
Mill Pond Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yelm, WA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Pond Elementary School is 17:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher 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 Mill Pond Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Mill Pond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Pond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Pond Elementary School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Pond Elementary School?
Mill Pond Elementary School 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 Mill Pond Elementary School rank among schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Pond Elementary School 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 Mill Pond Elementary School, 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.