Skip to main content

Excellent

#284 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 13% in state

Robertson Elementary

Elementary School · Yakima School District · Yakima, WA

A Yakima School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2807 W Lincoln Ave, Yakima, WA 98902

  • Math 28% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency27.6% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$18,941
Chronic Absenteeism38%

Students at Robertson Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Robertson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,604/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yakima), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,050

Median home value

$237,700

Median rent

$1,045/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

51.8%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98902; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
K-8 Learning LabEnrollment path unverified4.0K–80.7 mi122Compare →
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.8 mi473Compare →
Montessori School of YakimaPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–60.9 mi52Compare →
West Chestnut AcademyPrivate · tuition8.5privatePK–120.9 mi118Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Yakima School District

Schools in district
29
Rank in district
#1 of 25
District spending per student
$18,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robertson Elementary is listed in Yakima School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robertson Elementary

Robertson Elementary is a public elementary school in Yakima, WA, part of Yakima School District, serving approximately 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robertson Elementary

What grades does Robertson Elementary serve?

Robertson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Robertson Elementary?

Robertson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robertson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Robertson Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robertson Elementary rank in WA?

Robertson Elementary ranks #284 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Robertson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Robertson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Robertson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robertson Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Robertson Elementary a charter school?

No, Robertson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robertson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Robertson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robertson Elementary?

84.3% of students at Robertson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
471
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Yakima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.0%
Area population (ZIP 98902)
45,377
Area average commute
17.2 min
Area median age
34.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98902; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.