For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,695 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
1,695 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Elma School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 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
0.69
# American Indian Students
22 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
431 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
26%
# Black Students
14 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,106 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
65%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
98 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
108
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
117
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,592 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,696 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,592
$18,796
Spending / Student
$15,696
$19,246
Best Elma School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Grays Harbor High School
Alternative 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
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Elma High 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
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Elma Elementary 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
| 695 students
Rank: #44.
Elma Middle 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
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Grays Harbor Open Doors
Alternative School
705 W Waldrip
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Elma, WA 98541
(360) 482-5086
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elma School District?
Elma School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,695 students.
What is the rank of Elma School District?
Elma School District is ranked #180 out of 306 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, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Elma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,696 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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