Barge-Lincoln Elementary School

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Barge-Lincoln Elementary School, located in Yakima, Washington, serves a diverse student population as part of the Yakima School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academics and social-emotional growth. By fostering a culture of collaboration among teachers, staff, and families, the school aims to meet the unique needs of each student, helping them build the necessary skills for long-term academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Barge-Lincoln places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student well-being. The school often implements programs designed to enrich the educational experience, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement and character development. By maintaining a focus on safety, equity, and high expectations, the school strives to prepare its students to transition confidently to middle school and become active, positive contributors to the broader Yakima community.

524

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	463
Black	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	4

Hispanic
463 (88.4 %)
White
32 (6.1 %)
Two or More
23 (4.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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)573-5200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 75

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 91