Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yelm Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yelm Prairie Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Yelm Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yelm Prairie Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1133 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yelm Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Yelm Prairie Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
438 students attend Yelm Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Yelm Prairie Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yelm Prairie Elementary School?
Yelm Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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