- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elma, WA
Elma Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elma Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530249002060
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elma Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Elma · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elma Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elma Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Elma, WA.
School address
District: Elma School District · Washington
NCES ID 530249002060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Elma Middle School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 530249002060 · Elma, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 19.1:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Elma Elementary School (688 students)
Elma Middle School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Elma Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elma Elementar
Elma Elementary School
688 students
- Elma High Scho
Elma High School
578 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elma Middle School compares
Elma Middle 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 67% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Washington - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Elma Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Grays Harbor Open Doors | Smaller | Similar 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elma Middle School
How many students attend Elma Middle School?
Elma Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elma Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elma Middle School?
75.2% of students at Elma Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elma Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elma Middle School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Elma, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elma Middle School?
Elma Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Elma?
By Resource Investment Index, Elma Middle School ranks #6 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 Middle School, Elma School District also operates Elma Elementary School (688 students), Elma High School (578 students), and East Grays Harbor Open Doors (42 students). See the Elma School District district page for the complete list.