Southworth Elementary
Yelm, WA · Yelm School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
742nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 37%▼ Declining
13849 Yelm Hwy SE, Yelm, WA 98597
(360)458-2500NCES ID 531014001715Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 347 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 669 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.6% | 54.7% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.7% | 21.2% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.4% | 12.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.9% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $491K in zip 98597 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Southworth Elementary
- #579Mill Pond Elementary SchoolYelm School District · 2.8 mi away579th of 1,174
ELA 50% ▲9 · Math 43% ▲4Compare - #304Fort Stevens ElementaryYelm School District · 3.2 mi away304th of 1,174
ELA 56% ▲15 · Math 63% ▲24Compare - #525Yelm Prairie ElementaryYelm School District · 3.9 mi away525th of 1,174
ELA 47% ▲6 · Math 52% ▲13Compare - #477McKenna ElementaryYelm School District · 4.6 mi away477th of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲13 · Math 48% ▲9Compare - #748Roy ElementaryBethel School District · 5.2 mi away748th of 1,174
ELA 40% ▼1 · Math 40% ▲1Compare - #468Rainier Elementary SchoolRainier School District · 6.4 mi away468th of 1,174
ELA 53% ▲12 · Math 50% ▲11Compare - #497Evergreen Forest ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6.5 mi away497th of 1,174
ELA 55% ▲14 · Math 46% ▲7Compare - #508Woodland ElementaryNorth Thurston Public Schools · 6.9 mi away508th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▲11 · Math 47% ▲8Compare
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.