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Whitney Elementary

PublicRegular
Yakima, Washington · Yakima School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students433
Student:Teacher16.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
Whitney
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
433
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
81%+30.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Whitney Elementary is a public primary in Yakima, Washington. The school enrolls 433 students. It is part of the Yakima School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictYakima School District
County53077
CityYakima
ZIP98908
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID531011001709

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment433
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino62.3%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races4.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
62.3%
Black
1.6%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)