Enrollment
433
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spokane, WA
Evergreen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530492000745
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Spokane · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Washington
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA.
School address
District: Mead School District · Washington
NCES ID 530492000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evergreen Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evergreen Elementary School
Evergreen Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Spokane, Washington, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Mead School District spends $14,830 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Spokane's elementary schools, it stands alongside Skyline Elementary (412 students): Evergreen Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 20.6:1).
Mead School District also operates Mead Senior High School (1,827 students) and Mt Spokane High School (1,482 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 8% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 23% in Washington - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,830
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
White 72.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Evergreen Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mead School District, which includes Evergreen Elementary School.
$14,830
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 72.3%
Federal 8.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Spokane High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountainside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mead Learning Options | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 1,827
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,482
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 34.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Spokane
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Libby Center
Special-education school
305 students 9:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Orchard Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
79 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Valley Virtual Learning Center
Alternative education program
40 students 20:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Elementary School
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spokane, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary School is 14:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower 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 Evergreen Elementary School?
41.2% of students at Evergreen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Spokane, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evergreen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Spokane?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Elementary School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Spokane, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spokane on the city page.
Is Evergreen Elementary School a good school?
Evergreen Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Washington 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 Mead School District?
Besides Evergreen Elementary School, Mead School District also operates Mead Senior High School (1,827 students), Mt Spokane High School (1,482 students), and Mountainside Middle School (824 students). See the Mead School District district page for the complete list.
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