Public schools in Yelm, WA
9 open public schools with an address in Yelm, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,253
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Yelm public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Yelm, WA: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,253 students, an average of 584 per school. The largest campus is Yelm High School 12 (1,693 students), and the largest elementary school is Southworth Elementary (671).
Every listed school belongs to Yelm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Yelm
Elementary schools in Yelm
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Stevens Elementary Yelm School District | PK–05 | 462 | 15.3:1 | |
| Lackamas Elementary Yelm School District | PK–05 | 290 | 17.5:1 | |
| Mill Pond Elementary School Yelm School District | PK–05 | 374 | 17.1:1 | |
| Southworth Elementary Yelm School District | PK–05 | 671 | 20.2:1 | |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary Yelm School District | PK–05 | 427 | 17.3:1 |
Middle schools in Yelm
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Middle School Yelm School District | 06–08 | 568 | 20.5:1 | |
| Yelm Middle School Yelm School District | 06–08 | 652 | 21.8:1 |
High schools in Yelm
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm Extension School Yelm School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 116 | 29:1 | |
| Yelm High School 12 Yelm School District | 09–12 | 1,693 | 24.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black2.2%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial11.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Yelm schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,253 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Yelm
How many public schools are in Yelm, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Yelm: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 5,253 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Yelm?
All listed public schools with an address in Yelm belong to Yelm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Yelm?
Yelm High School 12 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Yelm, with 1,693 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Yelm?
No school with an address in Yelm is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Yelm schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Yelm public schools is 20.2:1, higher than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Yelm guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities