Elma High School

542 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Elma High School, located at 1011 West Main in Elma, Washington, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Elma School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-graduation success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school offers a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities, allowing students to explore their interests and develop well-rounded skill sets within a supportive, small-town learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, Elma High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and vocational programs. These opportunities are designed to foster teamwork, leadership, and personal growth among the student body. By maintaining strong ties to the Elma community, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and local partners come together to support the academic and social development of their students.

542

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elma High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	128
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	29
American Indian	12

White
365 (67.3 %)
Hispanic
128 (23.6 %)
Two or More
29 (5.4 %)
American Indian
12 (2.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Elma School District
Phone:	(360)482-3121
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 143

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 127