- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Yelm Middle School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 531014001717 · Yelm, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 18.1:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Yelm Middle School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Yelm Middle 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
- This school 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 Middle School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yelm Middle School compares
Yelm Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.