At a glance
Reported students
324
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 382 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
183
Elma Middle School: 324 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.4:1
What the reported data says about Elma Middle School
Elma Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Elma. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Elma School District. NCES reports 324 students for 2024–25.
Among 382 middle schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 611 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, close to the Washington median of 19.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elma Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.95 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.95
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.5%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elma School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elma High School
High · Grades 09–12
578 reported students
East Grays Harbor Open Doors
High · Grades 09–12
42 reported students
Eagle Virtual Sky Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
41 reported students
East Grays Harbor High School
High · Grades 09–12
4 reported students
Elma Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
688 reported students
Public schools near Elma Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Virtual Sky Academy Other · Elma School District | KG–12 | 41 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Grays Harbor High School High · Elma School District | 09–12 | 4 | under 0.1 mi |
| East Grays Harbor Open Doors High · Elma School District | 09–12 | 42 | under 0.1 mi |
| Elma High School High · Elma School District | 09–12 | 578 | 0.2 mi |
| Elma Elementary School Elementary · Elma School District | PK–05 | 688 | 1.1 mi |
| Satsop Elementary Elementary · Satsop School District | KG–06 | 63 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elma Middle School
What grades does Elma Middle School serve?
Elma Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Elma School District.
How many students attend Elma Middle School?
Elma Middle School reported 324 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 382 Washington middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 366 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elma Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 324 students and 18.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elma Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elma Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elma School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Elma Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Elma Middle School in?
Elma Middle School is part of Elma School District, based in Elma, WA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elma Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eagle Virtual Sky Academy (under 0.1 mi), East Grays Harbor High School (under 0.1 mi), East Grays Harbor Open Doors (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.