- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Puyallup, WA
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dessie F Evans Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530696003690
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dessie F Evans Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #7 of 20
- schools in Puyallup · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dessie F Evans Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dessie F Evans Elementary ranks #7 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA.
School address
District: Puyallup School District · Washington
NCES ID 530696003690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Dessie F Evans Elementary shrank from 988 students in 2022-23 to 916 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 530696003690 · Puyallup, WA Other · MID · TRAD
919 enr · 16.7:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Puyallup High School (1,815 students)
Dessie F Evans Elementary shrank from 988 students in 2022-23 to 916 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Dessie F Evans Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puyallup High
Puyallup High School
1,815 students
- Gov John Roger
Gov John Rogers High School
1,788 students
- Emerald Ridge
Emerald Ridge High School
1,599 students
- This school
Dessie F Evans Elementary
919 students
- Ballou Jr High
Ballou Jr High
852 students
- Doris Stahl Ju
Doris Stahl Junior High
846 students
What this shows Dessie F Evans Elementary reports 919 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dessie F Evans Elementary compares
Dessie F Evans Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 919 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
919
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Washington - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,882
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 6.5%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Dessie F Evans Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Puyallup School District reports $16,882 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dessie F Evans Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gov John Rogers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerald Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballou Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doris Stahl Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dessie F Evans Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Puyallup
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ballou Jr High
Standard public school
852 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Doris Stahl Junior High
Standard public school
846 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Glacier View Junior High
Standard public school
843 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Ferrucci Jr High
Standard public school
815 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Kalles Junior High
Standard public school
762 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
G W Edgerton Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~919 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dessie F Evans Elementary
How many students attend Dessie F Evans Elementary?
Dessie F Evans Elementary has 919 students enrolled. It is a public school in Puyallup, WA. CCD year-over-year: 988 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dessie F Evans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dessie F Evans Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dessie F Evans Elementary?
31.5% of students at Dessie F Evans Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dessie F Evans Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dessie F Evans Elementary is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Puyallup, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dessie F Evans Elementary?
Dessie F Evans Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dessie F Evans Elementary rank among schools in Puyallup?
By Resource Investment Index, Dessie F Evans Elementary ranks #7 of 20 schools in Puyallup, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Puyallup on the city page.
What other schools are in Puyallup School District?
Besides Dessie F Evans Elementary, Puyallup School District also operates Puyallup High School (1,815 students), Gov John Rogers High School (1,788 students), and Emerald Ridge High School (1,599 students). See the Puyallup School District district page for the complete list.