Enrollment
709
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Diamond Bar, CA
Evergreen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064128006838
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Diamond Bar · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Diamond Bar, CA.
School address
District: Walnut Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 064128006838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evergreen Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Diamond Bar, California, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 709 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #922.
Its student body is led by Asian (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 709 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Walnut Valley Unified spends $12,979 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Diamond Bar's elementary schools, it stands alongside Quail Summit Elementary (696 students): Evergreen Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.3:1 vs 27.8:1).
Walnut Valley Unified also operates Diamond Bar High (2,563 students) and Walnut High (2,148 students) alongside Evergreen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Evergreen Elementary compares
Evergreen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 709 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 4.5%
White 3.1%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Evergreen Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walnut Valley Unified, which includes Evergreen Elementary.
$12,979
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 54.5%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Evergreen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Bar High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Suzanne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pointe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,563
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Diamond Bar
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Quail Summit Elementary
Standard public school
696 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Castle Rock Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Hill Elementary
Standard public school
556 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Pantera Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Golden Springs Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Armstrong Elementary
Standard public school
251 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~709 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Elementary
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has 709 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Diamond Bar, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen Elementary?
28.1% 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 Asian at 70.4% of enrollment, in Diamond Bar, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evergreen Elementary rank among elementary schools in Diamond Bar?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Diamond Bar, 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 Diamond Bar on the city page.
Is Evergreen Elementary a good school?
Evergreen Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Walnut Valley Unified?
Besides Evergreen Elementary, Walnut Valley Unified also operates Diamond Bar High (2,563 students), Walnut High (2,148 students), and Chaparral Middle (1,349 students). See the Walnut Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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