MARY M. KNIGHT SCHOOL

Mary M. Knight School is a Title I public school that is part of the Mary M Knight School District school district, located in Elma, WA with about 166 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Mary M. Knight School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mary M. Knight School, located in Elma, Washington, serves as a unique educational pillar within the Mason County community. As a small, rural K-12 institution, it functions as a central hub for the surrounding area, fostering a close-knit environment where students often remain in the same school community from kindergarten through graduation. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its small class sizes to provide individualized attention that helps students navigate their academic and extracurricular goals in a supportive, family-like atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mary M. Knight School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Matlock area. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and local families, creating a collaborative educational experience. By balancing traditional core curriculum with community-focused programming, the school aims to prepare its students for success beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the local workforce, all while maintaining the tight-knit traditions characteristic of a small-town school district.

For more information, contact Mary M. Knight School at (360) 426-6767 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.