Mill Pond Elementary School vs Yelm Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Yelm Prairie Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Mill Pond Elementary School Yelm, Washington | Yelm Prairie Elementary Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 1,154 | #609 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #17008 of 50,301 | #20871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 374 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Yelm | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Pond Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 56.2).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 49.9%).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 427 students compared with 374.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mill Pond Elementary School better than Yelm Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Pond Elementary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 56.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mill Pond Elementary School and Yelm Prairie Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Yelm and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Pond Elementary School: 374. Yelm Prairie Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Pond Elementary School and Yelm Prairie Elementary rank in Washington?
Mill Pond Elementary School is 486th of 1,154 and Yelm Prairie Elementary is 609th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).