Southworth Elementary
Yelm, WA · Yelm School District · Grades PK-5
742nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
Southworth Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Southworth Elementary 742nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 37% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2019 to 37th in 2025 — declining.
Southworth Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 347 students tested
Southworth Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 669 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 54.7% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 21.2% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.7% | 12.6% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.8% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 2.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Southworth Elementary
Typical home value $491K in zip 98597 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Southworth Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Mill Pond Elementary SchoolYelm School District · 2.8 mi away579th of 1,174
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 8Fort Stevens ElementaryYelm School District · 3.2 mi away304th of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 63% - 6Yelm Prairie ElementaryYelm School District · 3.9 mi away525th of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 52% - 6McKenna ElementaryYelm School District · 4.6 mi away477th of 1,174
ELA 54% · Math 48% - 4Roy ElementaryBethel School District · 5.2 mi away748th of 1,174
ELA 40% · Math 40% - 7Rainier Elementary SchoolRainier School District · 6.4 mi away468th of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 50% - 6Evergreen Forest ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6.5 mi away497th of 1,174
ELA 55% · Math 46% - 6Woodland ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6.9 mi away508th of 1,174
ELA 52% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Southworth Elementary in?
Southworth Elementary is part of the Yelm School District district in Yelm, Washington.
Is Southworth Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Southworth Elementary 742nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 37% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Southworth Elementary?
White 55%, Hispanic 21%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 4% (669 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Southworth Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98597 is $491K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.