Excellent
#107 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 5% in state
Yale Elementary
Elementary School · Woodland School District · Ariel, WA
A Woodland School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11842 Lewis River Road, Ariel, WA 98603
- Math 61% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yale Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 61% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yale Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average277/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,188
Median home value
$368,800
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Woodland School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
| Lewis River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | Not available | 48 | Compare → |
| North Fork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–4 | Not available | 513 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Woodland School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yale Elementary is listed in Woodland School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yale Elementary
Yale Elementary is a public elementary school in Ariel, WA, part of Woodland School District, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yale Elementary
What grades does Yale Elementary serve?
Yale Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Yale Elementary?
Yale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yale Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yale Elementary rank in WA?
Yale Elementary ranks #107 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Yale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Yale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yale Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yale Elementary a charter school?
No, Yale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yale Elementary?
50.0% of students at Yale Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (360) 841-2950
- Area population (ZIP 98603)
- 1,192
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98603; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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