- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yakima, WA
Whitney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 531011001709
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitney Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Elementary ranks #5 of 11 schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Whitney Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 531011001709 · Yakima, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 14.4:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Whitney Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Whitney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 433
Whitney Elementary
433 students
What this shows Whitney Elementary reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney Elementary compares
Whitney 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 36% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Washington - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.5%
White 22.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Whitney Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Yakima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Valley Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mcclure Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 14:1 students per teacher
Discovery Early Learning Center
Special-education school
303 students 27.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Elementary
How many students attend Whitney Elementary?
Whitney Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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 Whitney Elementary?
61.3% of students at Whitney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitney Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.5% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney Elementary?
Whitney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Whitney Elementary rank among schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Elementary ranks #5 of 11 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 schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Whitney Elementary, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.