- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elma, WA
Mary M. Knight School
Federal NCES profile for Mary M. Knight School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530480003571
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary M. Knight School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Elma · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary M. Knight School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary M. Knight School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Elma, WA.
School address
District: Mary M Knight School District · Washington
NCES ID 530480003571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mary M. Knight School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530480003571 · Elma, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 10.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight (600 students)
Mary M. Knight School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
How Mary M. Knight School compares
Mary M. Knight 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 28% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Washington - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,673
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Mary M. Knight School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mary M Knight School District reports $13,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary M. Knight School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary M. Knight School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary M. Knight School
How many students attend Mary M. Knight School?
Mary M. Knight School has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elma, WA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary M. Knight School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary M. Knight School is 10.8:1, which is 39% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 31% lower 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 Mary M. Knight School?
57.4% of students at Mary M. Knight School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary M. Knight School?
The largest demographic group at Mary M. Knight School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Elma, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary M. Knight School?
Mary M. Knight School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary M. Knight School rank among public schools in Elma?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary M. Knight School ranks #2 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 Mary M Knight School District?
Besides Mary M. Knight School, Mary M Knight School District also operates Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight (600 students). See the Mary M Knight School District district page for the complete list.