Enrollment
332
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casa Grande, AZ
Evergreen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040171000109
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Casa Grande · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 332
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Casa Grande, AZ.
School address
District: Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) · Arizona
NCES ID 040171000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+54% vs state
What stands out at Evergreen Elementary School
Evergreen Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Casa Grande, Arizona, enrolling 332 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 332 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (40%) (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) spends $10,041 per pupil, 24% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Casa Grande's public schools, it stands alongside Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (668 students): Evergreen Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students) and Villago Middle School (723 students) alongside Evergreen Elementary School.
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 School compares
Evergreen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 54% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 39.8%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Evergreen Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Casa Grande Elementary District (4446), which includes Evergreen Elementary School.
$10,041
Per student
-24%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 22.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Villago Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mccartney Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Casa Grande Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Palo Verde School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Casa Grande
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Elementary School
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casa Grande, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evergreen Elementary School?
74.5% of students at Evergreen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Casa Grande, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Evergreen Elementary School rank among schools in Casa Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Casa Grande, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Casa Grande on the city page.
Is Evergreen Elementary School a good school?
Evergreen Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Casa Grande Elementary District (4446)?
Besides Evergreen Elementary School, Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) also operates Cactus Middle School (737 students), Villago Middle School (723 students), and Mccartney Ranch Elementary School (668 students). See the Casa Grande Elementary District (4446) district page for the complete list.
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