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7 schools in Elma

Washington · Public K-12

Elma's public schools total 7 across the city, with enrollment of about 1,861 and an average school size near 266.

7-year change in Elma

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,861
+211 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 71%
% Hispanic
24%
was 19%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Eagle Virtual Sky AcademyCombinedKG-1241
East Grays Harbor High SchoolHigh09-124
East Grays Harbor Open DoorsHigh09-1242
Elma Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05688
Elma High SchoolHigh09-12578
Elma Middle SchoolMiddle06-08324
Mary M. Knight SchoolCombinedPK-12184

About Elma

Elma, Washington is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,861 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 2 other.

Average school size in Elma is around 266 students, 40% noticeably below the Washington average of about 446.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,861 students, rose 13% from the 1,650 reported in SY 2017-18. Elma now counts 7 public schools, up from 6 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 19% to 24% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Elma discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Elma?
Elma, Washington has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,861 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Elma?
Elma has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Elma?
Elma Elementary School is the largest public school in Elma by enrollment, with approximately 688 students.
What school districts serve Elma?
Elma is served by 2 public school districts, including Elma School District, Mary M Knight School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Elma cover?
Public schools in Elma serve students from pre-K through grade 12.