Mill Pond Elementary School

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mill Pond Elementary School is a public school located in Yelm, Washington, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Yelm Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of positive character traits among its young learners. By focusing on foundational skills and a student-centered approach, the staff works to ensure that every child is prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mill Pond Elementary is known for being an active part of the Yelm community, often encouraging parent involvement and community partnerships to enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes various programs and initiatives to promote a safe and welcoming campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its convenient location on Mill Road, the school serves as a key educational hub for local families, prioritizing a balanced education that integrates modern learning standards with traditional values of respect and cooperation.

371

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mill Pond Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	57
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

White
230 (62.2 %)
Hispanic
57 (15.4 %)
Two or More
51 (13.8 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (3.2 %)
Black
10 (2.7 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Yelm School District
Phone:	(360)458-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mill Pond Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mill Pond Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	50.4%
Male	183	49.3%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Elementary School K - 5th