Public schools in Elma, WA
7 open public schools with an address in Elma, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,861
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Elma public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Elma, WA: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,861 students, an average of 266 per school. The largest campus is Elma Elementary School (688 students).
Elma School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Elma campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Elma
Elementary schools in Elma
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elma Elementary School Elma School District | PK–05 | 688 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Elma
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elma Middle School Elma School District | 06–08 | 324 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Elma
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Grays Harbor High School Elma School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 4 | 2.1:1 | |
| East Grays Harbor Open Doors Elma School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 42 | — | |
| Elma High School Elma School District | 09–12 | 578 | 22.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Elma
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Virtual Sky Academy Elma School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 41 | 41:1 | |
| Mary M. Knight School Mary M Knight School District | PK–12 | 184 | 10.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic23.5%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Elma schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,861 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elma
How many public schools are in Elma, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Elma: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,861 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elma?
Schools with an address in Elma belong to 2 education agencies, led by Elma School District (6 schools), Mary M Knight School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Elma?
Elma High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elma, with 578 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elma?
No school with an address in Elma is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elma schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elma public schools is 16.5:1, similar to the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elma guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities