Evergreen Elementary School

12915 E. Helmer Dr.
Whittier, CA 90602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Evergreen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Evergreen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Evergreen Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Evergreen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3357 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Evergreen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Evergreen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Evergreen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
96%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Evergreen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Evergreen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Evergreen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Evergreen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Evergreen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evergreen Elementary School's ranking?
Evergreen Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Evergreen Elementary School often compared to?
Evergreen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Foothill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
403 students attend Evergreen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Evergreen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Evergreen Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Elementary School is part of East Whittier City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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