How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dessie F Evans Elementary | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Puyallup, WA | Edgewood, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 919 | 732 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 31.5% | 29.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dessie F Evans Elementary | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,479 | $18,479 |
| District | Puyallup School District | Puyallup School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dessie F Evans Elementary | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.1% | 43.4% |
| African American | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.3% | 14.8% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 15.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 16.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dessie F Evans Elementary | Northwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 540.6:1 | 732:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.