Harrah Elementary School

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harrah Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Harrah, Washington, situated within the Yakima Valley. As part of the Mount Adams School District, the school serves a diverse student population, with a significant portion of its community belonging to the Yakama Nation. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of a supportive, close-knit school culture that reflects the values of its surrounding rural environment.

Beyond its core curriculum, Harrah Elementary plays a vital role in the local community by fostering partnerships with families and tribal members to enhance student success. The school environment is designed to address the unique needs of its learners through a dedicated teaching staff and a variety of programs aimed at closing achievement gaps. By balancing traditional educational standards with a commitment to inclusivity and cultural awareness, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

451

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrah Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	184
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	228

American Indian
228 (50.6%)
Hispanic
184 (40.8%)
Two or More
21 (4.7%)
White
16 (3.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mount Adams School District
Phone:	(509)848-2935
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 66