Enrollment
1,693
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 531014001716
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yelm High School 12 compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yelm High School 12
Yelm High School 12 is a large high school in Yelm, Washington, enrolling 1,693 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,693 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Yelm's high schools, it stands alongside Yelm Extension School (116 students): Yelm High School 12 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 29:1).
Yelm School District also operates Southworth Elementary (671 students) and Yelm Middle School (652 students) alongside Yelm High School 12.
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 High School 12 compares
Yelm High School 12 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yelm School District, which includes Yelm High School 12.
$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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~1,693 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Yelm High School 12 a good school?
Yelm High School 12 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington. 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 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.
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