- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yelm, WA
Yelm Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yelm Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531014001916
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yelm Prairie Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Yelm · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Yelm Prairie Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm Prairie Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Yelm, WA.
School address
District: Yelm School District · Washington
NCES ID 531014001916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Yelm Prairie Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 531014001916 · Yelm, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 17.1:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students)
Yelm Prairie Elementary held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Yelm Prairie Elementary 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 427
Yelm Prairie Elementary
427 students
What this shows Yelm Prairie Elementary reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yelm Prairie Elementary compares
Yelm Prairie Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Washington - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Yelm Prairie Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm High School 12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southworth Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yelm Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeline Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yelm Prairie Elementary'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 other schools in Yelm
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southworth Elementary
Standard public school
671 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Fort Stevens Elementary
Standard public school
462 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Pond Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lackamas Elementary
Standard public school
290 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yelm Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Yelm Prairie Elementary?
Yelm Prairie Elementary has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yelm, WA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yelm Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yelm Prairie Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yelm Prairie Elementary?
48.6% of students at Yelm Prairie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yelm Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yelm Prairie Elementary is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Yelm, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yelm Prairie Elementary?
Yelm Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Prairie Elementary rank among schools in Yelm?
By Resource Investment Index, Yelm Prairie Elementary ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in Yelm on the city page.
What other schools are in Yelm School District?
Besides Yelm Prairie Elementary, 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.