At a glance
Reported students
116
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
29:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
444.5
Yelm Extension School: 116 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
29:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 89
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Yelm Extension School
Yelm Extension School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Yelm. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Yelm School District. NCES reports 116 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 29:1, above the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Yelm Extension School
- 1How do the reported 29:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.9%
- Hispanic19%
- Black0%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial13.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Yelm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Yelm High School 12
High · Grades 09–12
1,693 reported students
Lackamas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Mill Pond Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
374 reported students
McKenna Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Yelm Prairie Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
427 reported students
Fort Stevens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
462 reported students
Public schools near Yelm Extension School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yelm Middle School Middle · Yelm School District | 06–08 | 652 | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Pond Elementary School Elementary · Yelm School District | PK–05 | 374 | 0.7 mi |
| Ridgeline Middle School Middle · Yelm School District | 06–08 | 568 | 0.8 mi |
| Fort Stevens Elementary Elementary · Yelm School District | PK–05 | 462 | 0.8 mi |
| Yelm High School 12 High · Yelm School District | 09–12 | 1,693 | 1.1 mi |
| Rainier Senior High School High · Rainier School District | 09–12 | 283 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Yelm Extension School
What grades does Yelm Extension School serve?
Yelm Extension School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Yelm School District.
How many students attend Yelm Extension School?
Yelm Extension School reported 116 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 89 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Yelm Extension School?
The calculated ratio is 29:1, based on 116 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Yelm Extension School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Yelm Extension School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Yelm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Yelm Extension School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Yelm Extension School in?
Yelm Extension School is part of Yelm School District, based in Yelm, WA, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Yelm Extension School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Yelm Middle School (0.3 mi), Mill Pond Elementary School (0.7 mi), Ridgeline Middle School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.