- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Southworth Elementary grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 531014001715 · Yelm, WA Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 18.1:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Southworth Elementary grew from 628 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Southworth Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yelm High Scho
Yelm High School 12
1,693 students
- This school 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
- Yelm Prairie E 427
Yelm Prairie Elementary
427 students
What this shows Southworth Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southworth Elementary compares
Southworth Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,820
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 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.
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
District finance for Yelm School District reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.