Roosevelt Elementary School

455 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school located in Yakima, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Yakima School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school reflects the diverse demographics of the Yakima area, often focusing on inclusive programming and targeted instruction to help meet the unique needs of its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Roosevelt Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture. The faculty and staff prioritize strong partnerships with families and the local community to ensure students have the resources necessary for success. With a focus on foundational education and preparing students for the transition to middle school, the school strives to provide a safe, structured, and encouraging atmosphere for young learners to thrive.

455

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	344
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

Hispanic
344 (75.6%)
White
85 (18.7%)
Two or More
16 (3.5%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
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)573-1700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	377
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 68

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 86