Enrollment
652
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yelm, WA
Yelm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Yelm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 531014001717
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yelm Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yelm Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014001717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yelm Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yelm Middle School
Yelm Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Yelm, Washington, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.8% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Yelm's middle schools, it stands alongside Ridgeline Middle School (568 students): Yelm Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 17.2:1).
Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students) and Southworth Elementary (671 students) alongside Yelm Middle 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 Middle School compares
Yelm Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 9% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
24.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Yelm Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yelm School District, which includes Yelm Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southworth Elementary | 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yelm Middle 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
- 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 middle schools in Yelm
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Yelm Middle School
How many students attend Yelm Middle School?
Yelm Middle School has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yelm, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yelm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yelm Middle School 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 Yelm Middle School?
40.8% of students at Yelm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yelm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Yelm Middle School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yelm Middle School?
Yelm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yelm Middle School rank among public schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm Middle School ranks #6 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 Middle School a good school?
Yelm Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Middle School, Yelm School District also operates Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students), Southworth Elementary (671 students), and Ridgeline Middle School (568 students). See the Yelm School District district page for the complete list.
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