- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
Terrace Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Terrace Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530537000808
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrace Heights Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #13 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrace Heights Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Heights Elementary ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: East Valley School District (Yakima) · Washington
NCES ID 530537000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Terrace Heights Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530537000808 · Yakima, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 15.1:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East Valley High School (1,064 students)
Terrace Heights Elementary held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Terrace Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Valley Hi
East Valley High School
1,064 students
- East Valley Ce
East Valley Central Middle School
792 students
- East Valley El
East Valley Elementary
562 students
- Moxee Elementa
Moxee Elementary
515 students
- This school
Terrace Heights Elementary
454 students
What this shows Terrace Heights Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrace Heights Elementary compares
Terrace Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 48% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Washington - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,161
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 42.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Terrace Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Valley School District (Yakima) reports $16,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Terrace Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Valley Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moxee Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrace Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terrace Heights Elementary
How many students attend Terrace Heights Elementary?
Terrace Heights Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Heights Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terrace Heights Elementary?
66.8% of students at Terrace Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrace Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Terrace Heights Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrace Heights Elementary?
Terrace Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terrace Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrace Heights Elementary ranks #13 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in East Valley School District (Yakima)?
Besides Terrace Heights Elementary, East Valley School District (Yakima) also operates East Valley High School (1,064 students), East Valley Central Middle School (792 students), and East Valley Elementary (562 students). See the East Valley School District (Yakima) district page for the complete list.