Serving 988 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dessie F Evans Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 988 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- 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 988 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
988 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dessie F Evans Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dessie F Evans Elementary School's ranking?
Dessie F Evans Elementary School is ranked #614 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Dessie F Evans Elementary School?
988 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, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 18:1, which is higher than 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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