Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southworth Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southworth Elementary School's student population of 628 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southworth Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southworth Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1100 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
56%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southworth Elementary School's ranking?
Southworth Elementary School is ranked #1100 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Southworth Elementary School often compared to?
Southworth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Pond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Southworth Elementary School?
628 students attend Southworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Southworth Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southworth Elementary School?
Southworth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southworth Elementary School offer ?
Southworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southworth Elementary School part of?
Southworth Elementary School is part of Yelm School District.
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