Very Good
#609 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 27% in state
Terrace Heights Elementary
Elementary School · East Valley School District (Yakima)
101 N 41ST ST, Yakima, WA 98901
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#609 of 2,228
In Yakima
#12 of 40
public schools
In district
#4 of 5
East Valley School District (Yakima)
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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About Terrace Heights Elementary
Terrace Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Yakima, WA, part of East Valley School District (Yakima). Terrace Heights Elementary serves approximately 461 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Terrace Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Terrace Heights Elementary show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 8.3
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Terrace Heights Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Terrace Heights Elementary — Students at Terrace Heights Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How Terrace Heights Elementary Compares
See how Terrace Heights Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
101 N 41ST ST, Yakima, WA 98901
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Terrace Heights Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Union Gap School (rated 8.5/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Union Gap), which scores slightly higher. Another option is East Valley Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Barge-Lincoln Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Yakima, see our Yakima schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima Online Yakima | 2.0 mi | 3.7 |
| Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs Yakima | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Yakima Open Doors Yakima | 2.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Adams Elementary School Yakima | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Washington Middle School Yakima | 2.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima | 2.9 mi | 7.5 |
| East Valley High School Yakima | 2.9 mi | 4.8 |
| East Valley Central Middle School Yakima | 3.0 mi | 7.6 |
| East Valley Elementary Yakima | 2.9 mi | 8.3 |
| ST JOSEPH MARQUETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Yakima | 2.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Union Gap School Union Gap | 3.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Barge-Lincoln Elementary School Yakima | 3.1 mi | 8.0 |
| ESD 105 Open Doors Yakima | 3.2 mi | — |
| NACHES VALLEY ESD 105 OPEN DOORS Yakima | 3.2 mi | — |
| Hoover Elementary School Yakima | 3.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Davis High School Yakima | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| ST JOHN OF KRONSTADT ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Yakima | 3.7 mi | — |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yakima | 3.8 mi | — |
| Garfield Elementary School Yakima | 3.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Ridgeview Elementary Yakima | 4.1 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,429
Median Home Value
$268,100
Median Rent
$996/mo
Population
32,080
College Educated
16.7%
Homeownership
50.3%
Avg Commute
19.5 min
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Median Age
31.5
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|---|---|
| Browne Elementary Spokane, WA | 7.5 |
| Camas Elementary Wapato, WA | 7.5 |
| Carnation Elementary School Carnation, WA | 7.5 |
| Cascade Elementary Marysville, WA | 7.5 |
| Chester Elementary School Spokane Valley, WA | 7.5 |
| Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Longview, WA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Terrace Heights Elementary
What grades does Terrace Heights Elementary serve?
Terrace Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Terrace Heights Elementary?
Terrace Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrace Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrace Heights Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terrace Heights Elementary rank in WA?
Terrace Heights Elementary ranks #609 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Terrace Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Terrace Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Terrace Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terrace Heights Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Terrace Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Terrace Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terrace Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Terrace Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terrace Heights Elementary?
72.0% of students at Terrace Heights 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (509) 573-7800
Resources & Links
District
East Valley School District (Yakima)- District Enrollment
- 3,421
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,161
- District Rank
- #4 of 5
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