Ahtanum Valley Elementary

(509)965-2031

ah.wvsd208.org/sitehome/

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ahtanum Valley Elementary, located in Yakima, Washington, is a key component of the West Valley School District (No. 208). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school is known for its commitment to foundational education, fostering a culture where both staff and students strive for excellence within a safe and inclusive setting.

Beyond the classroom, Ahtanum Valley integrates community involvement and family partnerships to enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes its website as a primary communication hub to keep parents informed about school events, curriculum goals, and district resources. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to elementary education, the school prepares its students for successful transitions into the higher grade levels of the West Valley School District.

381

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ahtanum Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	152
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
207 (54.3%)
Hispanic
152 (39.9%)
Two or More
10 (2.6%)
Black
6 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	West Valley School District (Yakima)
Phone:	(509)965-2031
Website:	http://ah.wvsd208.org/sitehome/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 59