Robertson Elementary

488 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Robertson Elementary is a public school located in the West Valley area of Yakima, Washington, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Yakima School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse student body and places a strong focus on building foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is known for its dedication to cultivating a welcoming school culture where teachers and staff prioritize the individual needs of their students. In addition to standard classroom instruction, Robertson Elementary often integrates various extracurricular opportunities and community-focused initiatives to enrich the educational experience. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and personal development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

488

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robertson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	368
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Hispanic
368 (75.4 %)
White
99 (20.3 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
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)573-1600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	340
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 86