School Overview
Mary M. Knight School, located in Elma, Washington, serves as a unique educational pillar within the Mason County community. As a small, rural K-12 institution, it functions as a central hub for the surrounding area, fostering a close-knit environment where students often remain in the same school community from kindergarten through graduation. The school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, leveraging its small class sizes to provide individualized attention that helps students navigate their academic and extracurricular goals in a supportive, family-like atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, Mary M. Knight School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Matlock area. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between staff, students, and local families, creating a collaborative educational experience. By balancing traditional core curriculum with community-focused programming, the school aims to prepare its students for success beyond graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or entering the local workforce, all while maintaining the tight-knit traditions characteristic of a small-town school district.
184
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary M. Knight School
Demographic Student Count
White145
Hispanic17
Two or More20
American Indian2
  • White
    145 (78.8%)
  • Two or More
    20 (10.9%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (9.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Mary M Knight School District
Phone: (360)426-6767
Website: http://www.marymknight.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 101
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 16
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary M. Knight School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten6
Kindergarten13
Grade 112
Grade 215
Grade 38
Grade 419
Grade 519
Grade 612
Grade 720
Grade 815
Grade 916
Grade 106
Grade 1115
Grade 128
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary M. Knight School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8747.3%
Male9752.7%