- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elma, WA
Elma Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elma Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530249000371
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elma Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Elma · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elma Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elma Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Elma, WA.
School address
District: Elma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530249000371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Elma Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 530249000371 · Elma, WA Other · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 16.4:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Elma High School (578 students)
Elma Elementary School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Elma Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elma Elementary School
688 students
- Elma High Scho
Elma High School
578 students
- Elma Middle Sc
Elma Middle School
324 students
- East Grays Har 42
East Grays Harbor Open Doors
42 students
- Eagle Virtual 41
Eagle Virtual Sky Academy
41 students
- East Grays Har 4
East Grays Harbor High School
4 students
What this shows Elma Elementary School reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elma Elementary School compares
Elma Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 60% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 50% in Washington - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Elma Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elma School District reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elma Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elma Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Grays Harbor Open Doors | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eagle Virtual Sky Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Grays Harbor High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elma Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools in Elma
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elma Elementary School
How many students attend Elma Elementary School?
Elma Elementary School has 688 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elma Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elma Elementary School?
72.1% of students at Elma Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elma Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elma Elementary School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Elma, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elma Elementary School?
Elma Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elma Elementary School rank among public schools in Elma?
By Resource Investment Index, Elma Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Elma, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elma on the city page.
What other schools are in Elma School District?
Besides Elma Elementary School, Elma School District also operates Elma High School (578 students), Elma Middle School (324 students), and East Grays Harbor Open Doors (42 students). See the Elma School District district page for the complete list.