- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531014000134
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Yelm Extension School held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 531014000134 · Yelm, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 29:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Yelm Extension School held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 4.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Yelm Extension 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 116
Yelm Extension School
116 students
What this shows Yelm Extension School reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yelm Extension School compares
Yelm Extension School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Yelm School District reports $16,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~116 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.