Elma Middle School

Elma School District
805 West Main
Elma, WA 98541
324 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Elma Middle School, located at 805 West Main in Elma, Washington, serves as a central hub for student development within the Elma School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. By focusing on both core academics and the social-emotional growth of young adolescents, the school aims to prepare its students for success in their future educational pursuits.

The institution plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community of Elma. Beyond the classroom, Elma Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and develop a sense of school spirit. As part of the local district, the school works closely with families and community members to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of its middle-level learners.
324
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    209 (64.5%)
  • Hispanic
    80 (24.7%)
  • Two or More
    23 (7.1%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.2%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Elma School District
Phone: (360)482-2237
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 115
Grade 8 109
Gender Ratio