- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottonwood, CA
Evergreen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061317001500
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Cottonwood, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Union · California
NCES ID 061317001500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Evergreen Elementary held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 061317001500 · Cottonwood, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 22.5:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Middle (399 students)
Evergreen Elementary held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Evergreen Elementary
541 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle
399 students
- Evergreen Inst 184
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
184 students
- Bend Elementar 102
Bend Elementary
102 students
- Evergreen Comm 3
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
3 students
- Evergreen Comm 2
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
2 students
What this shows Evergreen Elementary reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Elementary compares
Evergreen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Evergreen Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Evergreen Union reports $15,408 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Institute of Excellence | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Community Day School (5-8) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Evergreen Community Day School (K-5) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Cottonwood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Cottonwood
Standard public school
498 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
West Cottonwood Junior High
Standard public school
419 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Middle
Standard public school
399 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Standard public school
294 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative education program
3 students
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative education program
2 students
Nationwide elementary 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Elementary
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottonwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen Elementary?
55.0% of students at Evergreen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Elementary is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Evergreen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Cottonwood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Union?
Besides Evergreen Elementary, Evergreen Union also operates Evergreen Middle (399 students), Evergreen Institute of Excellence (184 students), and Bend Elementary (102 students). See the Evergreen Union district page for the complete list.