Southworth Elementary

southworth.ycs.wednet.edu/

671 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.

671

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southworth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	143
Black	26
Asian	28
Two or More	74
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	13

White
372 (55.4%)
Hispanic
143 (21.3%)
Two or More
74 (11.0%)
Asian
28 (4.2%)
Black
26 (3.9%)
American Indian
15 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.9%)

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
Website:	http://southworth.ycs.wednet.edu/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
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 100

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 112