Dessie F Evans Elementary

Summary:

Dessie F Evans Elementary is a public school in Puyallup, Washington, serving 988 students in grades PK-6. This diverse school generally performs well academically, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, particularly in 6th grade. However, the school faces some challenges in supporting its English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Dessie F Evans stands out for its racial diversity, with 45.24% White, 26.72% Hispanic, 7.69% Asian, and 11.64% two or more races. Academically, the school outperforms the Puyallup School District and Washington state averages, with 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.87% in Math. The school's 6th grade students are especially strong, with 63.87% proficient in English Language Arts and 63.03% in Math. In contrast, the school's 5th grade Math performance, at 30.69% proficient, is lower compared to the district and state.

Dessie F Evans generally outperforms nearby schools like Emma L Carson Elementary and Pope Elementary, but Woodland Elementary has stronger overall performance, particularly in Math and Science. The school serves a significant population of students from lower-income families, with 38.06% to 41.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has seen improvements in performance for female and Hispanic students, its support for English Language Learners and Special Education students remains an area for growth.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 7911 144th St E
       Puyallup, WA  98375


(253) 864-5500

District: Puyallup School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
540th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,201 Help


Students who attend Dessie F Evans Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ballou Junior High
High:    Gov John Rogers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  988

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
Hispanic:
26.7%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details Dessie F Evans Elementary ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 13th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dessie F Evans Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Puyallup School District. Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), Hispanic (26.7%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dessie F Evans Elementary is 17.6. 17 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dessie F Evans Elementary is $16,201. 18 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dessie F Evans Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dessie F Evans Elementary 540th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Dessie F Evans Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 88th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dessie F Evans Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.23 497th 1107 55.1%
2022 64.43 383rd 1169 67.2%
2023 67.28 355th 1169 69.6%
2024 51.50 540th 1168 53.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.59 55th 128 57.0%
2022 73.81 59th 252 76.6%
2023 81.10 24th 194 87.6%
2024 64.14 53rd 188 71.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.65 15th 32 53.1%
2022 53.49 66th 213 69.0%
2023 37.94 145th 254 42.9%
2024 39.90 181st 320 43.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.13 143rd 158 9.5%
2022 44.92 225th 478 52.9%
2023 52.09 131st 308 57.5%
2024 10.64 332nd 339 2.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.75 258th 854 69.8%
2022 70.15 202nd 1019 80.2%
2023 65.25 292nd 1013 71.2%
2024 55.07 440th 1024 57.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.20 395th 1008 60.8%
2022 68.84 315th 1100 71.4%
2023 70.15 288th 1094 73.7%
2024 54.56 468th 1093 57.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.94 516th 1025 49.7%
2022 60.23 402nd 1113 63.9%
2023 62.06 381st 1099 65.3%
2024 47.89 550th 1099 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.41 2nd 47 95.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.40 186th 501 62.9%
2022 62.06 190th 694 72.6%
2023 65.65 168th 633 73.5%
2024 44.10 374th 651 42.5%
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Rank History for White students at Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.30 511th 943 45.8%
2022 63.57 360th 1031 65.1%
2023 69.61 299th 1011 70.4%
2024 55.75 432nd 1009 57.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Open Quote Beat school I've ever seen and I've seen many!
I have special needs children and I disagree with the lower score for special needs students. I've waivered my kids into Dessie specifically for what they offer. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 19, 2022

Open Quote Awesome school, excellent teachers. Big school but my kiddos love it! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Open Quote Dessie is a great school. They work really hard with every student and honestly care. So many of the staff have formed relationships with the students. The PTA is also amazing. They put a lot of time and effort into events, etc for the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 22, 2021

Open Quote Dessie Evans really feels like an extended family. The staff truly cares about the kids, whether in school or their home lives. So lucky to have my kids be Owls! #BeTheOne Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dessie F Evans Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 496 50 71 250 8 12 112 0 999
2021 426 51 64 263 6 13 115 0 938
2022 405 54 57 245 6 16 115 1 899
2023 447 56 76 264 7 22 115 1 988

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dessie F Evans Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 999 47.9 20.8 37
2021 938 53.8 17.4 38.1
2022 899 56.4 15.9 40.2
2023 988 55.8 17.6 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dessie F Evans Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 999 47.9 20.8 37
2021 938 53.8 17.4 38.1
2022 899 56.4 15.9 40.2
2023 988 55.8 17.6 41.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Dessie F Evans Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaPertussisTetanus
202092.2%0.7%1.3%0.0%1.3%92.2%94.8%94.8%94.8%94.1%95.4%93.5%94.1%94.1%
202193.5%0.0%0.9%1.9%0.0%95.4%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%99.1%95.4%96.3%96.3%
202290.6%2.3%2.3%0.8%1.6%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%92.2%94.5%92.2%92.2%92.2%
202391.2%2.0%0.7%0.7%0.7%92.5%92.5%92.5%92.5%95.9%98.0%93.2%95.9%95.9%
202493.9%2.7%0.7%0.0%0.7%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%96.6%98.0%95.2%96.6%96.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dessie F Evans Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 n/a $7,443 (100.0%) $7,443
2021 $337 (2.3%) $14,107 (97.7%) $14,444
2022 $1,356 (8.4%) $14,846 (91.6%) $16,201

Data source: Washington Department of Education


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Students who attend Dessie F Evans Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ballou Junior High
High : Gov John Rogers High School

Dessie F Evans Elementary ranks 540th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 988 students attended Dessie F Evans Elementary.

Students at Dessie F Evans Elementary are 45% White, 27% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 6% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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