Yale Elementary School

11842 Lewis River Road
Ariel, WA 98603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 46 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Yale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Yale Elementary School's student population of 46 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning and Community Connect

School Rankings

Yale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yale Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#238 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
60-79%
41%
60-79%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
4%
5%
White
83%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
(22-23)
28.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yale Elementary School's ranking?
Yale Elementary School is ranked #238 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Yale Elementary School?
46 students attend Yale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Yale Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yale Elementary School?
Yale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yale Elementary School offer ?
Yale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yale Elementary School part of?
Yale Elementary School is part of Woodland School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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