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.
183
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary M. Knight School
Demographic Student Count
White149
Hispanic12
Two or More19
American Indian2
  • White
    149 (81.9 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (10.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (6.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary M. Knight School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten12
Kindergarten12
Grade 111
Grade 220
Grade 317
Grade 413
Grade 518
Grade 613
Grade 715
Grade 810
Grade 916
Grade 106
Grade 1112
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary M. Knight School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8647%
Male9652.5%
Not Specified10.5%