Enrollment
671
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yelm, WA
Southworth Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southworth Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531014001715
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southworth Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southworth Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southworth Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southworth Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southworth Elementary
Southworth Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Yelm, Washington, enrolling 671 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 671 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 671 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% 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 Fort Stevens Elementary (462 students): Southworth Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 14.4:1).
Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students) and Yelm Middle School (652 students) alongside Southworth 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 Southworth Elementary compares
Southworth 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Washington - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
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.
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 21.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 4.2%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Southworth 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 Southworth 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 Southworth Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southworth 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
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southworth Elementary
How many students attend Southworth Elementary?
Southworth Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yelm, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southworth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southworth Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southworth Elementary?
31.8% of students at Southworth Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southworth Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southworth 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 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southworth Elementary?
Southworth Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Southworth Elementary rank among schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Southworth Elementary ranks #5 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 Southworth Elementary a good school?
Southworth Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Southworth Elementary, Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students), Yelm Middle School (652 students), and Ridgeline Middle School (568 students). See the Yelm School District district page for the complete list.
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