Gilbert Elementary School

415 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Gilbert Elementary School is a public school located in Yakima, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. It is part of the Yakima School District and is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, where educators work collaboratively with families to ensure each student has the resources necessary to succeed in their foundational years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Gilbert Elementary focuses on preparing students for future success through a blend of traditional instruction and the integration of modern educational tools. The school culture often highlights inclusivity and the celebration of student diversity, aiming to provide a safe and equitable space for children from various backgrounds. By focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and character-building, the staff strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in their students while preparing them for the transition to middle school.

415

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	282
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
282 (68.0%)
White
113 (27.2%)
Two or More
13 (3.1%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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)573-5800
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 57