C+
Average
65/100

Yelm Prairie Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 16535 110th Ave. SE, Yelm, WA 98597
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Washington
Growth
C
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
438
Students
enrolled
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%56/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 35th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency58% (−1 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%57%reading +0 pts, math -6 pts48th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +5 pts, math +9 pts59th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -33 pts, math -8 pts16th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16535 110th Ave. SE
City Yelm
ZIP Code 98597
District 5310140
NCES School ID 531014001916
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98597

Understanding the community around Yelm Prairie Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,965
Per Capita Income $37,541
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $377,100
Median Rent $1,408
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Yelm Prairie Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.0%
Hispanic/Latino 20.8%
Two or More Races 9.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 438
Teachers (FTE) 26.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Yelm Prairie Elementary?
Yelm Prairie Elementary has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Yelm Prairie Elementary?
Yelm Prairie Elementary has 438 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Yelm Prairie Elementary serve?
Yelm Prairie Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Yelm Prairie Elementary receive per student?
Yelm Prairie Elementary receives $24,229 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Yelm Prairie Elementary in 98597 ▼
Avg Home Value
$490,244
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,234
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
19.4%

Other Schools in 98597

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026