For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,708 students in Elma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Elma School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
1,708 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Elma School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.68
# American Indian Students
30 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
424 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
26%
# Black Students
15 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,114 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
65%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
118
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
108
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,577 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,481
$18,857
Spending / Student
$15,577
$19,309
Best Elma School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 West Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Elma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Elma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Monte-elma Rd
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2632
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #44.
Elma Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Virtual Sky Academy
Magnet School
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Grays Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elma School District?
Elma School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,708 students.
What is the rank of Elma School District?
Elma School District is ranked #181 out of 307 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Elma School District?
65% of Elma School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elma School District?
Elma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Elma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,577 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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