Elma High School
Elma, WA · Elma School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Town, distant
179th of 437 Washington high schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
1011 West Main, Elma, WA 98541
(360)482-3121NCES ID 530249000372Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Elma High School 179th of 437 Washington high schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 60th in 2019 to 59th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 133 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 511 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.9% | 67.7% | ▼ 21.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.4% | 24.3% | ▲ 18.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $374K in zip 98541 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Elma High School
- –East Grays Harbor High SchoolElma School District · 0.2 mi awayCompare
- –East Grays Harbor Open DoorsElma School District · 0.2 mi awayCompare
- #141Montesano Jr-Sr HighMontesano School District · 8.8 mi away141st of 437
ELA 62% ▼2 · Math 33% ▲10Compare - #352Oakville High SchoolOakville School District · 13.8 mi away352nd of 437
ELA 32% ▼32 · Math 14% ▼9Compare - #372Grays Harbor Juvenile DetentionAberdeen School District · 17.3 mi away372nd of 437
ELA 19% ▼45 · Math 21% ▼2Compare - #249J M Weatherwax High SchoolAberdeen School District · 19.1 mi away249th of 437
ELA 54% ▼10 · Math 18% ▼5Compare - –H.e.a.r.t. High SchoolRochester School District · 19.5 mi awayCompare
- #414Harbor Junior/Senior High SchoolAberdeen School District · 19.8 mi away414th of 437
ELA 20% ▼44 · Math 6% ▼17Compare
What school district is Elma High School in?
Elma High School is part of the Elma School District district in Elma, Washington.
Is Elma High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Elma High School 179th of 437 Washington high schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Elma High School?
White 68%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 4%, American Indian 2% (511 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Elma High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98541 is $374K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.