Evergreen Union

Cottonwood, California — 6 schools

1,176
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$14,825
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Evergreen Union operates 6 public schools serving 1,176 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,231 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tehama County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,825 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.7% local, 67.7% state, and 11.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,253 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 56/100, ranked #617 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 635:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.8% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Evergreen Elementary accounts for 43.9% of all Evergreen Union student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Evergreen Union-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Evergreen Union school enrollment varies 271× across entities

Evergreen Union school enrollment ranges from 2 students (lowest) to 541 students (highest), a spread of 539 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Evergreen Union has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Evergreen Union student-counselor ratio is 635:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Evergreen Union chronic absenteeism rate is 49.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.6%
Federal
67.7%
State
20.7%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
617 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tehama County county, where this district is located.

$952
Studio/mo
$1,038
1 BR/mo
$1,362
2 BR/mo
$1,865
3 BR/mo
$2,285
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,253
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Evergreen Union.

White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 9.3%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

635:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Evergreen Union

School Enrollment
Evergreen Elementary
541
Evergreen Middle
399
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Charter
184
Bend Elementary
102
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
3
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Evergreen Union?

Evergreen Union has 6 schools, including 5 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,176 students.

How much does Evergreen Union spend per student?

Evergreen Union spends $14,825 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #617 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Evergreen Union?

The average teacher salary in Evergreen Union is $84,253 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Evergreen Union?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tehama County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Evergreen Union?

Evergreen Union students are 67.8% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Evergreen Union?

Evergreen Union has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #617 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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