Dessie F Evans Elementary

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

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:
540^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,201

Students who attend Dessie F Evans Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 916

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.2%

Hispanic:

27.6%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dessie F Evans Elementary ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 13^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Dessie F Evans Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Puyallup School District. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Hispanic (27.6%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dessie F Evans Elementary is 16.1, which is the 11^th best among 23 elementary schools in the Puyallup School District. (See more...)

Compare Dessie F Evans Elementary employs 56.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Puyallup School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Puyallup School District 88^th 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
2021	51.23	497^th	1107	55.1%
2022	64.43	383^rd	1169	67.2%
2023	67.28	355^th	1169	69.6%
2024	51.50	540^th	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
2021	53.59	55^th	128	57.0%
2022	73.81	59^th	252	76.6%
2023	81.10	24^th	194	87.6%
2024	64.14	53^rd	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
2021	43.65	15^th	32	53.1%
2022	53.49	66^th	213	69.0%
2023	37.94	145^th	254	42.9%
2024	39.90	181^st	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
2021	22.13	143^rd	158	9.5%
2022	44.92	225^th	478	52.9%
2023	52.09	131^st	308	57.5%
2024	10.64	332^nd	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
2021	60.75	258^th	854	69.8%
2022	70.15	202^nd	1019	80.2%
2023	65.25	292^nd	1013	71.2%
2024	55.07	440^th	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
2021	57.20	395^th	1008	60.8%
2022	68.84	315^th	1100	71.4%
2023	70.15	288^th	1094	73.7%
2024	54.56	468^th	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
2021	45.94	516^th	1025	49.7%
2022	60.23	402^nd	1113	63.9%
2023	62.06	381^st	1099	65.3%
2024	47.89	550^th	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	2^nd	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
2021	50.40	186^th	501	62.9%
2022	62.06	190^th	694	72.6%
2023	65.65	168^th	633	73.5%
2024	44.10	374^th	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
2021	45.30	511^th	943	45.8%
2022	63.57	360^th	1031	65.1%
2023	69.61	299^th	1011	70.4%
2024	55.75	432^nd	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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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

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

by a parent
Thursday, July 14, 2022

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

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
2024	405	56	60	253	9	24	108	1	916

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
2024	916	56.7	16.1	46.2

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
2024	916	56.7	16.1	46.2

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

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2020	92.2%	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%
2021	93.5%	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%
2022	90.6%	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%
2023	91.2%	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%
2024	93.9%	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

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dessie F Evans Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

Schools Near Dessie F Evans Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)					SBAC Math (2024)					% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dessie F Evans Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7911 144th St E	Puyallup	98375	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 864-5500	916	57	16.1	46.2%	405 (44.2%)	56 (6.1%)	253 (27.6%)	60 (6.6%)	9 (1.0%)	24 (2.6%)	108 (11.8%)	51.5	540^th of 1168 public elementary schools	53.8%		67.3	355^th of 1169 public elementary schools	69.6%	185	50.5	50.5	46.0	47.9	41.6	63.9	50.0	48.8	50.0	30.7	63.0	48.9	93.9	94.6	94.6	94.6	94.6	96.6	98.0	95.2	96.6	96.6	$16,201	$1,356	$14,846
Edward Zeiger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	13008 94th Ave E	Puyallup	98373	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 841-8663	476	31	15.3	54.0%	203 (42.6%)	27 (5.7%)	100 (21.0%)	35 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.0%)	86 (18.1%)	44.2	630^th of 1168 public elementary schools	46.1%		33.4	789^th of 1169 public elementary schools	32.5%	159	50.8	50.8	47.1	47.1	46.2	57.1	49.0	42.4	46.4	33.9	34.6	39.6	92.9	94.6	96.4	96.4	96.4	98.2	98.2	96.4	98.2	98.2	$18,392	$1,537	$16,855
Firgrove Elementary	Public	K-6	13918 Meridian S	Puyallup	98373	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 841-8733	631	42	15.1	68.3%	248 (39.3%)	68 (10.8%)	133 (21.1%)	38 (6.0%)	5 (0.8%)	35 (5.5%)	103 (16.3%)	22.3	935^th of 1168 public elementary schools	19.9%		26.8	875^th of 1169 public elementary schools	25.1%	60	40.6	40.6	31.5	32.0	24.6	39.1	32.3	30.1	34.7	32.8	30.2	32.1	91.0	92.3	94.9	94.9	94.9	91.0	92.3	92.3	91.0	91.0	$18,077	$2,458	$15,618
Woodland Elementary	Public	K-6	7707 112th St E	Puyallup	98373	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 841-8747	592	35	16.7	49.5%	292 (49.3%)	27 (4.6%)	126 (21.3%)	42 (7.1%)	6 (1.0%)	19 (3.2%)	80 (13.5%)	74.6	277^th of 1168 public elementary schools	76.3%		71.8	306^th of 1169 public elementary schools	73.8%	29	79.2	79.2	43.3	47.8	72.7	78.7	60.4	52.3	56.7	68.8	76.6	63.6	92.9	94.3	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	95.7	97.1	98.6	98.6	$17,247	$1,219	$16,028
Bethel Elementary Learning Academy	Public	K-5	16117 Canyon Road East	Puyallup	98375	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 800-4990	17	1	17.0	29.4%	9 (52.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (35.3%)								(n/a)																							$14,389	$381	$14,008
Puyallup Parent Partnership Program	Public	K-8	1501 39th Ave SW	Puyallup	98373	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 864-5700	106	8	14.1	54.7%	50 (47.2%)	8 (7.5%)	21 (19.8%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (0.9%)	8 (7.5%)	14 (13.2%)	27.1	866^th of 1168 public elementary schools	25.9%		33.1	793^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	32.2%	73	38.9	38.9	33.3	44.4	44.4	40.9	41.4		35.3		18.2	23.2											$11,561	$651	$10,910
Frederickson Elementary	Public	K-5	17418 74th Ave E	Puyallup	98375	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 800-6300	551	35	15.8	54.4%	189 (34.3%)	76 (13.8%)	109 (19.8%)	39 (7.1%)	6 (1.1%)	17 (3.1%)	115 (20.9%)	20.2	965^th of 1168 public elementary schools	17.4%		21.3	958^th of 1169 public elementary schools	18.0%	7	36.1	36.1	39.1	32.2	36.1		35.7	41.4	29.2	16.5		29.1	91.8	92.8	94.9	94.9	94.9	91.8	92.8	93.8	91.8	91.8	$19,790	$876	$18,914
Central Avenue Elementary	Public	K-5	4608 128th ST E	Tacoma	98446	Pierce County	Franklin Pierce School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 298-3205	345	27	12.7	60.6%	126 (36.5%)	27 (7.8%)	107 (31.0%)	39 (11.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	41 (11.9%)	27.8	858^th of 1168 public elementary schools	26.5%		31.6	804^th of 1169 public elementary schools	31.2%	54	51.0	51.0	37.7	48.3	42.1		42.9	16.7	34.5	24.6		25.4	89.5	89.5	93.0	93.0	93.0	91.2	93.0	93.0	91.2	91.2	$20,834	$1,371	$19,463
Frank Brouillet Elementary	Public	K-6	17207 94th Ave E	Puyallup	98375	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 841-8670	551	33	16.4	41.9%	255 (46.3%)	52 (9.4%)	85 (15.4%)	34 (6.2%)	3 (0.5%)	34 (6.2%)	88 (16.0%)	72.9	288^th of 1168 public elementary schools	75.3%		64	385^th of 1169 public elementary schools	67.1%	97	67.1	67.1	54.3	60.2	63.5	67.4	61.4	71.6	63.3	49.3	41.6	56.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	$17,468	$1,757	$15,711
Emma L Carson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	8615 184th St E	Puyallup	98375	Pierce County	Puyallup School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 840-8808	689	41	16.9	53.3%	247 (35.8%)	89 (12.9%)	147 (21.3%)	56 (8.1%)	4 (0.6%)	34 (4.9%)	112 (16.3%)	50.8	553^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	52.7%		39	705^th of 1169 public elementary schools	39.7%	152	42.9	42.9	46.9	38.0	55.1	50.0	47.6	60.5	53.0	45.9	41.8	49.6	93.1	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	94.1	96.0	96.0	94.1	94.1	$15,342	$1,380	$13,962

Frequently Asked Questions about Dessie F Evans Elementary

Is Dessie F Evans Elementary a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Dessie F Evans Elementary?

Students at Dessie F Evans Elementary are 44% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Dessie F Evans Elementary attend?

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

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

How many students attend Dessie F Evans Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 916 students attended Dessie F Evans Elementary.

What district is Dessie F Evans Elementary in?

Puyallup School District

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