- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Yelm, WA
Yelm High School 12
Federal NCES profile for Yelm High School 12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531014001716
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yelm High School 12 earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yelm High School 12 has class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm High School 12 ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014001716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Yelm High School 12 held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 531014001716 · Yelm, WA High · MID · TRAD
1,693 enr · 21.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Southworth Elementary (671 students)
Yelm High School 12 held near 1,677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.0 → 77.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Yelm High School 12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Yelm Prairie E 427
Yelm Prairie Elementary
427 students
What this shows Yelm High School 12 reports 1,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yelm High School 12 compares
Yelm High School 12 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 22% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,693
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Washington - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Yelm High School 12 is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Yelm High School 12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southworth Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yelm High School 12'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 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 (~1,693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yelm High School 12
How many students attend Yelm High School 12?
Yelm High School 12 has 1,693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yelm, WA. CCD year-over-year: 1,634 (2022-23) → 1,677 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yelm High School 12?
The student-teacher ratio at Yelm High School 12 is 21.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yelm High School 12?
35.3% of students at Yelm High School 12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yelm High School 12?
The largest demographic group at Yelm High School 12 is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yelm High School 12?
Yelm High School 12 has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Yelm High School 12 rank among public schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm High School 12 ranks #8 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 High School 12, Yelm School District also operates Southworth Elementary (671 students), Yelm Middle School (652 students), and Ridgeline Middle School (568 students). See the Yelm School District district page for the complete list.