Adams Elementary School

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School is a public school located in Yakima, Washington, serving students in grades PK through 5. Part of the Yakima School District, the school is situated in a central urban area and operates as a community-focused institution dedicated to providing foundational education. It is recognized for serving a diverse student population, with a strong emphasis on inclusive learning environments and supporting the specific developmental needs of elementary-aged children within the Yakima community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, focusing on core academic areas such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while often incorporating social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. As with many schools in the district, Adams Elementary places a high priority on fostering partnerships between teachers, families, and the local community to ensure that students receive the resources necessary for academic growth and long-term success.

643

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	605
Black	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
605 (94.1%)
White
26 (4.0%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-5100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 109

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 119