Yale Elementary School

11842 Lewis River Road
Ariel, WA 98603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 54 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Yale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Yale Elementary School's student population of 54 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
54 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Yale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yale Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#245 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Yale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Yale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
5%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yale Elementary School's ranking?
Yale Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Yale Elementary School?
54 students attend Yale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Yale Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yale Elementary School?
Yale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Yale Elementary School offer ?
Yale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Yale Elementary School part of?
Yale Elementary School is part of Woodland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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