Enrollment
116
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yelm, WA
Yelm Extension School
Federal NCES profile for Yelm Extension School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531014000134
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yelm Extension School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Washington
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Yelm Extension School has class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm Extension School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yelm Extension School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yelm Extension School
Yelm Extension School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Yelm, Washington, enrolling 116 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 96% of Washington schools and 65% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 116 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Yelm's high schools, it stands alongside Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students): Yelm Extension School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29:1 vs 21.4:1).
Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students) and Southworth Elementary (671 students) alongside Yelm Extension School.
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 Yelm Extension School compares
Yelm Extension School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 65% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 46% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
29:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 96% in Washington - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 13.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Yelm Extension School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yelm School District, which includes Yelm Extension School.
$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 Yelm Extension School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southworth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yelm Extension School'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
- 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 high schools in Yelm
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~116 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yelm Extension School
How many students attend Yelm Extension School?
Yelm Extension School has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yelm, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yelm Extension School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yelm Extension School is 29:1, which is 65% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yelm Extension School?
65.7% of students at Yelm Extension School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yelm Extension School?
The largest demographic group at Yelm Extension School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yelm Extension School?
Yelm Extension School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yelm Extension School rank among public schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm Extension School ranks #9 of 9 public 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 public schools in Yelm on the city page.
Is Yelm Extension School a good school?
Yelm Extension School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools. 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 Yelm Extension 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.
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