Adams Elementary

384 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Adams Elementary School, located at 1309 S Camas Ave in Wapato, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wapato School District. Situated in the heart of the Yakima Valley, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its young student population. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while working to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed in their transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, Adams Elementary plays a vital role in the local Wapato community. The school is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success. By providing a structured and supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity, helping students from various cultural and economic backgrounds develop the fundamental skills required for long-term educational growth.

384

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	311
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	59

Hispanic
311 (81.0 %)
American Indian
59 (15.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Wapato School District
Phone:	(509)877-4180
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 114