Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yelm Prairie Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yelm Prairie Elementary serves the southwest part of Yelm, WA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 51.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, while the furthest boundary is located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yelm Prairie Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Yelm Prairie Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yelm Prairie Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#997 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
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)
45-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Yelm Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Yelm Prairie Elementary School is ranked #997 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Yelm Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% 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 Yelm Prairie Elementary School?
427 students attend Yelm Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Yelm Prairie Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yelm Prairie Elementary School?
Yelm Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yelm Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Yelm Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yelm Prairie Elementary School part of?
Yelm Prairie Elementary School is part of Yelm School District.
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