For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,569 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,569 Students
1,088,009 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
63,412 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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
27 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
92,006 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
390 Students
273,264 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
25%
# Black Students
16 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,031 Students
538,956 Students
% White Students
66%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
95,975 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
19,124
# Students in K Grade:
128
78,326
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
75,004
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
78,962
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
79,663
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
79,281
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
80,458
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
80,701
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
83,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
85,819
# Students in 9th Grade:
144
87,806
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
85,051
# Students in 11th Grade:
141
82,925
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
91,099
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,040. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,957 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,764
$19,040
Spending / Student
$16,957
$19,496
Best Elma School District Public Schools (2024)
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
| 20 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
| 494 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
| 661 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
| 364 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
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elma School District?
Elma School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,569 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?
66% of Elma School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Elma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,957 is less than the state median of $19,496. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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