Elma High School

Summary:

Elma High School is a public high school in Elma, Washington, serving 542 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Elma School District, which is ranked 112 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elma High School has several strengths, including a high four-year graduation rate of 95.4% and a low dropout rate of 1.8%. The school's student population is predominantly White (67.34%) and Hispanic (23.62%), with a lower percentage of Asian (0.92%) and Native American (2.21%) students compared to the state average. Academically, Elma High School performs better in English Language Arts than in math and science, where its proficiency rates lag behind the state and district averages. The school also has a high percentage of students (76.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Elma High School's performance is generally better than East Grays Harbor High School and East Grays Harbor Open Doors, which are also part of the Elma School District. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Montesano Junior-Senior High, located about 9 miles away. Elma High School's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $13,348 in 2019-2020 to $18,460 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby East Grays Harbor Open Doors but lower than the more distant H.e.a.r.t. High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1011 West Main
       Elma, WA  98541


(360) 482-3121

District: Elma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
206th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,460 Help


Feeder schools for Elma High School:

Elementary:    Elma Elementary School
Middle:    Elma Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Hispanic:
23.6%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Compare Details Elma High School ranks better than 52.9% of high schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elma High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Elma High School has the largest high school student body size in the Elma School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.3%), Hispanic (23.6%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elma High School is 18.5. 1 high schools in the Elma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Elma High School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elma High School is $18,460, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Elma School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elma High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elma High School 206th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Elma High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Elma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elma School District 112th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elma High School

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Rank History for all students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.42 242nd 390 37.9%
2005 31.62 299th 394 24.1%
2006 52.20 221st 395 44.1%
2007 58.56 188th 399 52.9%
2008 48.71 243rd 396 38.6%
2009 44.02 261st 402 35.1%
2010 46.61 253rd 423 40.2%
2011 38.79 281st 440 36.1%
2012 48.90 256th 450 43.1%
2013 44.91 288th 454 36.6%
2015 46.35 179th 341 47.5%
2016 54.11 160th 306 47.7%
2019 40.89 256th 417 38.6%
2021 34.31 297th 455 34.7%
2022 44.18 241st 434 44.5%
2023 59.36 165th 442 62.7%
2024 51.78 206th 437 52.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.62 123rd 163 24.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.40 99th 139 28.8%
2021 30.67 147th 212 30.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.21 129th 344 62.5%
2021 40.01 234th 392 40.3%
2022 58.12 132nd 370 64.3%
2023 69.25 76th 362 79.0%
2024 60.70 113th 356 68.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.87 232nd 358 35.2%
2021 30.48 278th 390 28.7%
2022 42.95 209th 368 43.2%
2023 64.60 112th 357 68.6%
2024 39.26 221st 347 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.68 221st 355 37.7%
2021 37.39 253rd 395 35.9%
2022 40.60 218th 363 39.9%
2023 47.50 187th 358 47.8%
2024 59.82 131st 362 63.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.34 92nd 241 61.8%
2021 17.31 256th 278 7.9%
2022 31.13 188th 261 28.0%
2023 67.73 63rd 249 74.7%
2024 33.71 169th 248 31.9%
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Rank History for White students at Elma High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.24 273rd 382 28.5%
2021 34.50 276th 413 33.2%
2022 45.19 220th 390 43.6%
2023 48.71 198th 379 47.8%
2024 48.27 184th 374 50.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Elma High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 537 1 6 9 55 n/a n/a 0 608
1989 523 2 8 9 40 n/a n/a 0 582
1990 477 2 7 6 29 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 469 2 14 6 25 n/a n/a 0 516
1992 523 4 6 6 24 n/a n/a 0 563
1993 540 2 5 5 20 n/a n/a 0 572
1994 633 3 6 4 21 n/a n/a 0 667
1995 654 3 12 8 29 n/a n/a 0 706
1996 654 3 12 8 29 n/a n/a 0 706
1997 634 4 18 9 38 n/a n/a 0 703
1998 624 4 23 10 44 n/a n/a 0 705
1999 644 3 30 12 50 n/a n/a 0 739
2000 691 4 32 13 49 n/a n/a 0 789
2001 679 4 18 20 39 n/a n/a 0 760
2002 688 6 15 18 35 n/a n/a 0 762
2003 688 6 15 18 35 n/a n/a 0 762
2004 644 6 15 23 35 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 659 7 11 28 29 n/a n/a 0 734
2006 657 8 10 31 26 n/a n/a 0 732
2007 616 10 8 34 22 n/a n/a 2 692
2008 597 9 7 31 25 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 549 7 8 40 29 n/a n/a 12 645
2010 536 12 5 41 27 n/a n/a 16 637
2011 507 4 2 31 7 1 18 0 570
2012 488 1 2 73 2 0 29 0 595
2013 462 5 2 64 6 0 19 0 558
2014 465 7 1 65 7 0 30 0 575
2015 439 5 5 56 8 0 34 0 547
2016 370 2 4 56 6 0 31 0 469
2017 346 2 3 66 4 0 46 0 467
2018 343 0 3 75 3 0 45 0 469
2019 331 0 3 82 5 0 45 0 466
2020 353 2 3 96 5 0 44 0 503
2021 351 3 3 96 6 0 35 0 494
2022 330 3 6 124 10 0 21 0 494
2023 365 3 5 128 12 0 29 0 542

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elma High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 39.0 15.5 0
1989 582 40.0 14.5 n/a
1990 521 29.8 17.4 0
1991 516 27.4 18.8 n/a
1992 563 27.8 20.2 n/a
1993 572 31.4 18.2 n/a
1994 667 35.6 18.7 n/a
1995 706 37.6 18.8 n/a
1996 706 37.6 18.8 n/a
1997 703 39.3 17.9 n/a
1998 705 37.4 18.9 n/a
1999 739 37.4 19.8 n/a
2000 789 38.4 20.5 n/a
2001 760 38.4 19.8 n/a
2002 762 36.0 21.2 23.9
2003 762 36.0 21.2 23.9
2004 723 37.0 19.5 26.3
2005 734 38.3 19.2 21.7
2006 732 31.2 23.5 28.3
2007 692 37.2 18.6 27.5
2008 669 35.3 19.0 30
2009 645 37.6 17.2 34
2010 637 31.8 20.0 40.1
2011 570 30.3 18.7 47.7
2012 595 28.0 21.1 51.3
2013 558 27.1 20.5 52
2014 575 n/a n/a 49.9
2015 547 27.0 20.2 46.6
2016 469 25.0 18.7 51.8
2017 467 24.5 19.0 60
2018 469 25.3 18.5 75.1
2019 466 25.5 18.2 75.5
2020 503 27.0 18.5 69.2
2021 494 27.0 18.2 61.1
2022 494 25.7 19.1 76.3
2023 542 29.2 18.5 76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elma High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 39.0 15.5 0
1989 582 40.0 14.5 n/a
1990 521 29.8 17.4 0
1991 516 27.4 18.8 n/a
1992 563 27.8 20.2 n/a
1993 572 31.4 18.2 n/a
1994 667 35.6 18.7 n/a
1995 706 37.6 18.8 n/a
1996 706 37.6 18.8 n/a
1997 703 39.3 17.9 n/a
1998 705 37.4 18.9 n/a
1999 739 37.4 19.8 n/a
2000 789 38.4 20.5 n/a
2001 760 38.4 19.8 n/a
2002 762 36.0 21.2 23.9
2003 762 36.0 21.2 23.9
2004 723 37.0 19.5 26.3
2005 734 38.3 19.2 21.7
2006 732 31.2 23.5 28.3
2007 692 37.2 18.6 27.5
2008 669 35.3 19.0 30
2009 645 37.6 17.2 34
2010 637 31.8 20.0 40.1
2011 570 30.3 18.7 47.7
2012 595 28.0 21.1 51.3
2013 558 27.1 20.5 52
2014 575 n/a n/a 49.9
2015 547 27.0 20.2 46.6
2016 469 25.0 18.7 51.8
2017 467 24.5 19.0 60
2018 469 25.3 18.5 75.1
2019 466 25.5 18.2 75.5
2020 503 27.0 18.5 69.2
2021 494 27.0 18.2 61.1
2022 494 25.7 19.1 76.3
2023 542 29.2 18.5 76.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Elma High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.6%0.2%0.2%5.8%97.8%97.0%98.1%95.0%97.8%97.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elma High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $658 (3.8%) $16,690 (96.2%) $17,347
2020 $1,159 (8.7%) $12,189 (91.3%) $13,348
2021 $851 (4.8%) $17,056 (95.2%) $17,907
2022 $1,288 (7.0%) $17,172 (93.0%) $18,460

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elma High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 417 High schoolsRanks 165th of 442 High schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Elma High School)69.877.5
 7.7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Elma School District)68.273.6
 5.3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)72.865.9
 6.9%
10th Grade Math (Elma High School)3927.5
 11.5%
   10th Grade Math (Elma School District)36.724.1
 12.6%
   10th Grade Math (Washington)42.433.3
 9.1%
11th Grade Science (Elma High School)32.551.8
 19.3%
   11th Grade Science (Elma School District)32.551.3
 18.8%
   11th Grade Science (Washington)5050.5
 0.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elma High School)69.877.5
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Elma School District)55.851.2
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Elma High School)3927.5
 11.5%
   All Grades Math (Elma School District)45.134.8
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Elma High School)32.551.8
 19.3%
   All Grades Science (Elma School District)38.547
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students466542
 16.3%
African American03
American Indian512
 140%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic82128
 56.1%
Pacific Islander00
White331365
 10.3%
Two or More Races4529
 35.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.5%76.4%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elma High School

Elma High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elma Elementary School
Middle : Elma Middle School

Students at Elma High School are 67% White, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Elma High School.

Elma High School ranks 206th of 437 Washington high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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