Robert Lince Early Learning Center

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Robert Lince Early Learning Center, located in Selah, Washington, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Selah School District. The center is dedicated exclusively to the needs of the district’s youngest learners, typically housing preschool and kindergarten programs. Its primary mission is to foster early childhood development by providing a nurturing environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth, foundational literacy, and essential numeracy skills. By focusing on this critical age range, the center aims to prepare students for a smooth and successful transition into elementary school.

Beyond core academics, Robert Lince Early Learning Center is known for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to inclusive education. The school provides various support services and specialized programs tailored to young children, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met during their most formative years. Through a play-based and structured curriculum, the faculty works closely with families to establish a strong partnership, ensuring that each child receives the individualized attention necessary to build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

362

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Lince Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	166
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	11

White
179 (49.4%)
Hispanic
166 (45.9%)
Two or More
11 (3.0%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Selah School District
Phone:	(509)698-7900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 120

Kindergarten 242