Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mill Pond Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mill Pond Elementary School serves the northwest part of Yelm, WA, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mill Pond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mill Pond Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Communities Dedicated to Learning and Achievement
School Rankings
Mill Pond Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Pond Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#457 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-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 Mill Pond Elementary School's ranking?
Mill Pond Elementary School is ranked #457 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mill Pond Elementary School often compared to?
Mill Pond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yelm Prairie Elementary School, Southworth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mill Pond Elementary School?
374 students attend Mill Pond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mill Pond Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Pond Elementary School?
Mill Pond Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mill Pond Elementary School offer ?
Mill Pond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mill Pond Elementary School part of?
Mill Pond Elementary School is part of Yelm School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
I had very bad experiences at millpond with tammy in office and principal at school. Very arrogant and rude.
Review Mill Pond Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
