Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Stevens Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Stevens Elementary serves the northwest part of Yelm, WA, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Stevens Elementary School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Stevens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Stevens Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1077 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Stevens Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Stevens Elementary School is ranked #1077 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fort Stevens Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Stevens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yelm Prairie Elementary School, Mill Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fort Stevens Elementary School?
462 students attend Fort Stevens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fort Stevens Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Stevens Elementary School?
Fort Stevens Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Stevens Elementary School offer ?
Fort Stevens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Stevens Elementary School part of?
Fort Stevens Elementary School is part of Yelm School District.
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