Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0Elma’s public schools outscore 53% of Washington districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Elma, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 33% of Elma’s students scored proficient, below the Washington average (40%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Elma’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 53% and 40% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington (the state reports Elma’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,247 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Elma Middle School, then Elma High School. Enrollment is up 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Eagle Virtual Sky Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Elma’s grade
B−: better than 53% of Washington school districts, #166 of 285 Washington towns. Graduation is above the Washington average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Elma, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Elma
Elma Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 688 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Elma
Elma Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 688 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Elma
Elma Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 688 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Elma
Elma Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 688 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Elma
Elma Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 688 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Elma’s public schools are run by Elma School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Elma vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Elma’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Elma | B− | Elma |
Every school in Elma
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (East Grays Harbor High School).
Questions about Elma’s schools
Are Elma’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Washington: the public schools Elma children attend outscore 53% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #166 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 57%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Elma in?
Elma School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,677 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Elma kids go to high school?
Elma High School, with 578 students.
What is Elma’s graduation rate?
85–89% of the class of 2023 in Elma School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does Elma spend per student?
$17,247 in Elma School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Elma families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Elma → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.