TERRACE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Terrace Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Valley School District (Yakima) school district, located in Yakima, WA with about 508 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Terrace Heights Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Terrace Heights Elementary School, located at 101 N 41st St in Yakima, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Yakima School District. As a public elementary school, it provides instruction for students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building essential academic skills in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is situated in a residential area, positioning it as a central hub for the local Terrace Heights community and providing a localized learning environment for neighborhood children.

The school operates with a commitment to student development and community engagement, typical of the Yakima school system's mission to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. While specific academic programs and extracurricular offerings can vary by year, Terrace Heights generally emphasizes a supportive classroom culture designed to foster both personal growth and collaborative learning. Families residing in the 98901 area can expect the school to uphold district-wide standards for curriculum and student safety, making it a critical pillar in the educational landscape of the Yakima Valley.

For more information, contact Terrace Heights Elementary at (509) 573-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.