Fort Stevens Elementary

511 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Stevens Elementary, located in Yelm, Washington, is a key part of the Yelm Community Schools district. The school serves the local suburban and rural student population by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster collaboration among students, staff, and the surrounding community to help prepare children for future academic success.

The school is situated in a growing area of Thurston County, reflecting the broader development of the Yelm region. Its curriculum generally aligns with state standards, incorporating a mix of traditional core subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—alongside programs designed to nurture students' interests and character. Through its commitment to high educational standards and community involvement, Fort Stevens Elementary plays a central role in shaping the daily lives and long-term educational trajectories of its students.

511

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Stevens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	108
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	51
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	11

White
322 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
108 (21.1 %)
Two or More
51 (10.0 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)458-4800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 90

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 75