Mary M. Knight School
183 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
183
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 149 |
| Hispanic | 12 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White149 (81.9 %)
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Two or More19 (10.4 %)
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Hispanic12 (6.6 %)
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American Indian2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Mary M Knight School District |
| Phone: | (360)426-6767 |
| Website: | http://www.marymknight.com |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 183 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 101 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 20 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
12
Kindergarten
12
Grade 1
11
Grade 2
20
Grade 3
17
Grade 4
13
Grade 5
18
Grade 6
13
Grade 7
15
Grade 8
10
Grade 9
16
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
12
Grade 12
8
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 12 |
| Grade 1 | 11 |
| Grade 2 | 20 |
| Grade 3 | 17 |
| Grade 4 | 13 |
| Grade 5 | 18 |
| Grade 6 | 13 |
| Grade 7 | 15 |
| Grade 8 | 10 |
| Grade 9 | 16 |
| Grade 10 | 6 |
| Grade 11 | 12 |
| Grade 12 | 8 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 86 | 47% |
| Male | 96 | 52.5% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.5% |