Southworth Elementary

628 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southworth Elementary School is located in Yelm, Washington, and serves as a key part of the Yelm Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing student engagement and collaboration, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Southworth Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology and inclusive teaching practices. The school benefits from its location in the Yelm community, often engaging families and local stakeholders to create a collaborative atmosphere. Through its commitment to high standards and supportive staff, Southworth works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming setting.

628

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southworth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	120
Black	21
Asian	26
Two or More	70
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	22

White
350 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
120 (19.1 %)
Two or More
70 (11.1 %)
Asian
26 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
22 (3.5 %)
Black
21 (3.3 %)
American Indian
19 (3.0 %)

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)458-2500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 95