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Yelm Community Schools, Washington

Yelm Community Schools is a unified school district in Thurston County and Pierce County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 35,367 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 193 sq mi (500 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
35,367 ± 1,961
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Thurston County83% of the district’s landPierce County17% of the district’s land
Land area
193 sq mi (500 km²)
Median household income
$94,970 ± $5,202
Median home value
$459,300 ± $13,697
Water area
4.96 sq mi (12.8 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5310140
Coordinates (central point)
46.869479, -122.514634
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Yelm Community Schools, largest first

  1. Yelm (city)11,102 people
  2. North Yelm (CDP)2,522 people
  3. McKenna (CDP)669 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Rainier School District8.7 mi west
  2. Bethel School District13 mi northeast
  3. Onalaska School District16 mi south
  4. Clover Park School District16 mi north
  5. Eatonville School District18 mi east
  6. North Thurston Public Schools19 mi northwest
  7. Morton School District20 mi southeast
  8. Tumwater School District22 mi west

These share a boundary with Yelm Community Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Yelm Community Schools before you rely on it.

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