Southworth Elementary

Summary:

Southworth Elementary is a public elementary school in Yelm, Washington, serving 628 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Yelm School District, which is ranked 125 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southworth Elementary has a higher percentage of White (55.73%) and Hispanic (19.11%) students compared to the state averages, as well as a higher percentage of students identifying as two or more races (11.15%). The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 8 years. While Southworth performs well for its Hispanic student population, ranking in the top 46 out of 651 Washington elementary schools, it struggles with its White and multi-racial student populations, as well as its special education and military-connected students, all of which rank in the bottom 25% of schools. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are consistently below the district and state averages, though it performs better in Science.

Compared to other Yelm School District elementary schools, such as McKenna Elementary, Yelm Prairie Elementary, and Mill Pond Elementary, Southworth Elementary underperforms across various metrics. When compared to elementary schools in the neighboring North Thurston Public Schools district, Southworth also falls short, with lower proficiency rates and school rankings. However, Southworth outperforms the nearby Roy Elementary in the Bethel School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13849 Yelm Hwy SE
       Yelm, WA  98597-8761


(360) 458-2500

District: Yelm School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
645th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,812 Help


Students who attend Southworth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Yelm Middle School
High:    Yelm High School 12

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  669

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Hispanic:
21.2%
Two or more races:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southworth Elementary ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Yelm School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Southworth Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Yelm School District. Student population at Southworth Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Hispanic (21.2%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Yelm School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southworth Elementary is 17.5, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Yelm School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southworth Elementary is $15,812, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Yelm School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southworth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southworth Elementary 645th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Southworth Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Yelm School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yelm School District 125th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southworth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.06 164th 1026 84.0%
2005 58.45 432nd 1031 58.1%
2006 76.55 193rd 1051 81.6%
2007 78.37 161st 1069 84.9%
2008 58.74 453rd 1067 57.5%
2009 54.50 491st 1072 54.2%
2010 60.38 414th 1088 61.9%
2011 73.38 239th 1092 78.1%
2012 77.55 194th 1097 82.3%
2013 61.84 442nd 1106 60.0%
2015 31.98 769th 1067 27.9%
2016 39.66 667th 1053 36.7%
2017 27.55 793rd 1056 24.9%
2018 30.29 754th 1054 28.5%
2019 46.26 626th 1130 44.6%
2021 45.08 560th 1107 49.4%
2022 44.32 628th 1169 46.3%
2023 41.49 667th 1169 42.9%
2024 42.96 645th 1168 44.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.29 160th 212 24.5%
2019 27.72 241st 303 20.5%
2022 25.96 198th 252 21.4%
2023 32.86 143rd 194 26.3%
2024 31.26 143rd 188 23.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.41 309th 637 51.5%
2019 49.79 223rd 566 60.6%
2021 28.18 129th 158 18.4%
2022 31.12 345th 478 27.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.31 603rd 835 27.8%
2019 55.20 435th 979 55.6%
2021 66.92 191st 854 77.6%
2022 69.54 210th 1019 79.4%
2023 52.15 465th 1013 54.1%
2024 50.14 501st 1024 51.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.76 837th 1004 16.6%
2019 41.17 661st 1068 38.1%
2021 40.91 563rd 1008 44.1%
2022 43.47 597th 1100 45.7%
2023 34.74 713th 1094 34.8%
2024 43.03 606th 1093 44.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.64 40th 50 20.0%
2021 57.37 11th 32 65.6%
2022 32.15 40th 50 20.0%
2023 43.91 36th 48 25.0%
2024 26.41 36th 39 7.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.32 591st 999 40.8%
2019 52.60 511th 1075 52.5%
2021 49.38 464th 1025 54.7%
2022 46.39 555th 1113 50.1%
2023 47.53 538th 1099 51.0%
2024 41.37 634th 1099 42.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 391st 540 27.6%
2019 57.92 261st 697 62.6%
2021 42.39 255th 501 49.1%
2022 64.94 165th 694 76.2%
2023 54.88 267th 633 57.8%
2024 85.64 46th 651 92.9%
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Rank History for White students at Southworth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.60 633rd 833 24.0%
2019 42.62 648th 1027 36.9%
2021 34.49 637th 943 32.4%
2022 36.40 678th 1031 34.2%
2023 29.50 767th 1011 24.1%
2024 31.04 736th 1009 27.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Saturday, February 25, 2023

Open Quote The principal at this school has created a toxic work environment and ran off all the great teachers and paraeducators. Rather than helping students succeed he threatens them with punishments inconsistent with standardized protocols for behavior. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Open Quote Where shall I begin?! The teachers well some starting off with the iep teachers have been nothing but rude and down right disrespectful and do not care about my child's education. Last year I had some other issues with another teacher. And it took weeks to get resolved to the point I had to go to the people above the principal. My child loves to learn yet these teachers just don't give to craps about their education and you wonder why they are ranked at where they are. I am beyond done with this school!!! My child deserves the best education and not the crappiest. How can someone be satisfied with not teaching kids and call it good teaching. And yet here my child is and not progressing at all??? That's what I would love to find out!? Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 31, 2013

Open Quote Southworth has a good staff, and may be doing better with the new principal. District wide it is known for its bullying and disrespect among the children. Sad for such a small town, but having met with the new principal I feel there is more being done to help those who are feeling bullied, not just giving self esteem classes to the bullies themselves. I'm still not sure about the 1-4 grading system that has taken over WA state. It has allowed my student who was graded and placed in the top of his class in reading for the first four years of school, to fall into "needing special assistance." Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southworth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 377 6 8 5 64 n/a n/a 0 460
1989 392 3 11 10 48 n/a n/a 0 464
1990 389 8 8 13 44 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 312 9 4 17 38 n/a n/a 0 380
1992 316 8 7 16 30 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 322 9 7 13 31 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 286 9 12 10 27 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 268 7 7 17 20 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 268 7 7 17 20 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 312 7 9 19 21 n/a n/a 0 368
1998 346 10 8 14 19 n/a n/a 0 397
1999 309 13 9 15 8 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 291 12 12 14 10 n/a n/a 0 339
2001 327 11 8 11 8 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 356 19 14 22 5 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 356 19 14 22 5 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 357 15 19 33 8 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 450 19 24 39 13 n/a n/a 1 546
2006 407 18 19 33 14 n/a n/a 23 514
2007 283 6 16 34 18 n/a n/a 31 388
2008 304 13 13 30 24 n/a n/a 59 443
2009 350 15 22 42 32 n/a n/a 62 523
2010 323 14 16 52 38 n/a n/a 65 508
2011 308 6 8 82 14 3 71 0 492
2012 325 9 7 65 20 8 77 0 511
2013 335 8 7 80 21 6 66 0 523
2014 337 17 10 96 22 6 84 0 572
2015 319 16 13 111 27 7 72 0 565
2016 345 4 10 109 25 15 64 0 572
2017 375 8 8 108 29 12 71 0 611
2018 319 8 7 104 28 8 67 0 541
2019 324 10 16 106 26 11 66 0 559
2020 306 11 18 99 25 16 68 0 543
2021 294 13 18 99 22 22 66 0 534
2022 328 14 24 106 15 24 65 0 576
2023 350 21 26 120 19 22 70 0 628
2024 366 15 26 142 16 20 84 0 669

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southworth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 19.0 24.2 0
1989 464 22.0 21.0 n/a
1990 462 22.1 20.9 0
1991 380 21.1 18.0 n/a
1992 377 21.5 17.5 n/a
1993 382 21.2 18.0 n/a
1994 344 19.2 17.9 n/a
1995 319 16.6 19.2 n/a
1996 319 16.6 19.2 n/a
1997 368 18.1 20.3 n/a
1998 397 19.2 20.7 n/a
1999 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
2000 339 18.6 18.2 n/a
2001 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
2002 416 23.7 17.6 41.1
2003 416 23.7 17.6 41.1
2004 432 24.0 18.0 37.3
2005 546 23.8 22.9 38
2006 514 27.1 19.0 41.8
2007 388 22.1 17.6 44.3
2008 443 23.6 18.8 49
2009 523 23.2 22.5 42.5
2010 508 26.7 18.9 42.7
2011 492 25.2 19.5 39.8
2012 511 24.2 21.1 44
2013 523 26.1 19.9 42.6
2014 572 n/a n/a 42
2015 565 33.0 17.1 43
2016 572 32.0 17.8 40
2017 611 33.6 18.1 43.4
2018 541 30.9 17.5 42.3
2019 559 33.5 16.6 42.4
2020 543 36.2 14.9 42.2
2021 534 35.2 15.1 39.5
2022 576 37.1 15.4 38.7
2023 628 37.1 16.8 45.1
2024 669 38.1 17.5 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southworth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 460 19.0 24.2 0
1989 464 22.0 21.0 n/a
1990 462 22.1 20.9 0
1991 380 21.1 18.0 n/a
1992 377 21.5 17.5 n/a
1993 382 21.2 18.0 n/a
1994 344 19.2 17.9 n/a
1995 319 16.6 19.2 n/a
1996 319 16.6 19.2 n/a
1997 368 18.1 20.3 n/a
1998 397 19.2 20.7 n/a
1999 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
2000 339 18.6 18.2 n/a
2001 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
2002 416 23.7 17.6 41.1
2003 416 23.7 17.6 41.1
2004 432 24.0 18.0 37.3
2005 546 23.8 22.9 38
2006 514 27.1 19.0 41.8
2007 388 22.1 17.6 44.3
2008 443 23.6 18.8 49
2009 523 23.2 22.5 42.5
2010 508 26.7 18.9 42.7
2011 492 25.2 19.5 39.8
2012 511 24.2 21.1 44
2013 523 26.1 19.9 42.6
2014 572 n/a n/a 42
2015 565 33.0 17.1 43
2016 572 32.0 17.8 40
2017 611 33.6 18.1 43.4
2018 541 30.9 17.5 42.3
2019 559 33.5 16.6 42.4
2020 543 36.2 14.9 42.2
2021 534 35.2 15.1 39.5
2022 576 37.1 15.4 38.7
2023 628 37.1 16.8 45.1
2024 669 38.1 17.5 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201684.1%0.0%0.0%1.2%90.2%86.6%90.2%89.0%90.2%86.6%
201796.3%0.0%0.0%1.2%2.4%97.6%97.6%97.6%96.3%97.6%97.6%
201893.8%0.0%0.0%1.8%4.4%96.5%95.6%97.4%93.8%94.7%95.6%
201994.1%2.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%94.1%94.1%95.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%
202096.7%0.0%1.1%2.2%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.9%97.8%98.9%98.9%98.9%97.8%
202196.4%0.9%0.0%0.9%0.9%96.4%97.3%97.3%96.4%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%
202293.6%0.9%0.0%3.6%0.0%95.5%94.6%98.2%97.3%94.6%97.3%97.3%97.3%94.6%
202394.4%0.9%0.0%0.9%0.9%97.2%95.3%98.1%98.1%95.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%95.3%
202495.3%0.9%0.0%1.9%0.0%96.2%95.3%98.1%98.1%95.3%98.1%98.1%98.1%95.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.0%0.5%1.1%2.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%96.6%96.7%96.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southworth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $544 (4.4%) $11,843 (95.6%) $12,387
2020 $478 (5.1%) $8,900 (94.9%) $9,378
2021 $522 (3.4%) $14,677 (96.6%) $15,199
2022 $1,542 (9.8%) $14,269 (90.2%) $15,812

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southworth Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 626th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 667th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southworth Elementary)57.441
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yelm School District)57.246.9
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Southworth Elementary)57.445
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Yelm School District)62.752.9
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southworth Elementary)5044.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Yelm School District)57.546.7
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Southworth Elementary)45.150.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Yelm School District)54.853.6
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southworth Elementary)64.553.9
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Yelm School District)59.253.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Southworth Elementary)46.230
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Yelm School District)46.741.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Southworth Elementary)52.745.7
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Yelm School District)52.950.7
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southworth Elementary)5746.3
 10.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Yelm School District)59.652.6
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Southworth Elementary)48.742.6
 6.1%
   All Grades Math (Yelm School District)4840.8
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Southworth Elementary)52.745.7
 7%
   All Grades Science (Yelm School District)50.548.6
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559628
 12.3%
African American1021
 110%
American Indian2619
 26.9%
Asian1626
 62.5%
Hispanic106120
 13.2%
Pacific Islander1122
 100%
White324350
 8%
Two or More Races6670
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%45.1%
 2.7%


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Students who attend Southworth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yelm Middle School
High : Yelm High School 12

In the 2023-24 school year, 669 students attended Southworth Elementary.

Southworth Elementary ranks 645th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Southworth Elementary are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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