Enrollment
454
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terrace Heights Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terrace Heights Elementary
Terrace Heights Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Yakima, Washington, enrolling 454 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #278.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (42%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding East Valley School District (Yakima) spends $15,118 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Yakima's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ridgeview Elementary (533 students): Terrace Heights Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.2:1).
East Valley School District (Yakima) also operates East Valley High School (1,064 students) and East Valley Central Middle School (792 students) alongside Terrace Heights Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Terrace Heights Elementary compares
Terrace Heights Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Valley School District (Yakima), which includes Terrace Heights Elementary.
$15,118
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.8%
State 71.3%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Terrace Heights Elementary a good school?
Terrace Heights Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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