- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elma, WA
Elma High School
Federal NCES profile for Elma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530249000372
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elma High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Elma · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Washington
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elma High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elma High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Elma, WA.
School address
District: Elma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530249000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Elma High School shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 530249000372 · Elma, WA High · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 19.9:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Elma Elementary School (688 students)
Elma High School shrank from 542 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Elma High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elma Elementar
Elma Elementary School
688 students
- This school
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 High School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elma High School compares
Elma High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 58% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Washington - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Elma High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elma Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Grays Harbor Open Doors | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eagle Virtual Sky Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| East Grays Harbor High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elma High 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 high schools in Elma
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elma High School
How many students attend Elma High School?
Elma High School has 578 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elma High School is 19.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elma High School?
71.2% of students at Elma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elma High School?
The largest demographic group at Elma High School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Elma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elma High School?
Elma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in Elma?
By Resource Investment Index, Elma High School ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Elma on the city page.
What other schools are in Elma School District?
Besides Elma High School, Elma School District also operates Elma Elementary School (688 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.