At a glance
Reported students
184
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington other enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Mary M. Knight School: 184 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 23.5:1. 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
- 179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.76
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Mary M. Knight School
Mary M. Knight School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Elma. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Mary M Knight School District. NCES reports 184 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 combined / other schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 89.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Washington median of 23.5:1 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 (78.8%) and multiracial (10.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. 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 Mary M. Knight School
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White78.8%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Mary M Knight School District
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View all 2 district schools →Frequently asked questions about Mary M. Knight School
What grades does Mary M. Knight School serve?
Mary M. Knight School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Mary M Knight School District.
How many students attend Mary M. Knight School?
Mary M. Knight School reported 184 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 244 Washington combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 179 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary M. Knight School?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 184 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 23.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mary M. Knight School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary M. Knight School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mary M Knight School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mary M. Knight School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.8% 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 Mary M. Knight School in?
Mary M. Knight School is part of Mary M Knight School District, based in Elma, WA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.