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| Yelm School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
107 1st Street N United StatesPO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597 | |
| District information | |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Superintendent | Chris Woods |
| Enrollment | 5,775 (2017) [1] |
Yelm School District, also known as Yelm Community Schools, is a public school district in Thurston County, Washington, United States, which serves the city of Yelm.
In 2021, Yelm School District had a student enrollment of 5,443. [1]
In 2024, after two local school levy measures failed, the district reduced staffing by more than 200 positions. Class sizes increased across schools, and some student programs became more reliant on fundraising.
In 2025, another school levy measure did not pass. District officials cited ongoing funding constraints related to the failed levies. Some parents and community members raised concerns regarding academic performance, budget transparency, and curriculum content.
| Name | Grade Levels | Established | 2021 Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Steven's Elementary School | K–5 | 1990 | 468 [2] |
| Lackamas Elementary School | K–5 | 1894 (closed 1946, reopened 2005) [3] | 315 [4] |
| McKenna Elementary School | K–5 | 1890 [5] | 366 [6] |
| Mill Pond Elementary School | K–5 | 1993 | 322 [7] |
| Southworth Elementary School | K–5 | 1972 [8] | 576 [9] |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary School | PK–5 | 1984 [10] | 430 [11] |
| Name | Grade Levels | Established | 2023-24 Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Middle School | 6–8 | 2006 | 579 [12] |
| Yelm Extension School | 9–12 | - | 128 [13] |
| Yelm High School | 9–12 | 1920 | 1,695 [14] |
| Yelm Middle School | 6–8 | - | 688 [15] |