Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Evergreen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evergreen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Evergreen Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Evergreen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
31%
14%
White
36%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evergreen Elementary School's ranking?
Evergreen Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Evergreen Elementary School often compared to?
Evergreen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School, Ramsey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
305 students attend Evergreen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Evergreen Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Evergreen Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Elementary School is part of Gateway School District.
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