Dessie F Evans Elementary School serves 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 899 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dessie F Evans Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dessie F Evans Elementary School's student population of 899 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
899 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dessie F Evans Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
45%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dessie F Evans Elementary School?
899 students attend Dessie F Evans Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Dessie F Evans Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dessie F Evans Elementary School?
Dessie F Evans Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dessie F Evans Elementary School offer ?
Dessie F Evans Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dessie F Evans Elementary School part of?
Dessie F Evans Elementary School is part of Puyallup School District.
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