- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lacey, WA
Evergreen Forest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Forest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530585000863
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Forest Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Lacey · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Forest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Forest Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, WA.
School address
District: North Thurston Public Schools · Washington
NCES ID 530585000863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Evergreen Forest Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 530585000863 · Lacey, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.7:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: River Ridge High School (1,547 students)
Evergreen Forest Elementary held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Forest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Ridge Hi
River Ridge High School
1,547 students
- Timberline Hig
Timberline High School
1,401 students
- North Thurston
North Thurston High School
1,378 students
- Nisqually Midd
Nisqually Middle School
789 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
776 students
- This school 442
Evergreen Forest Elementary
442 students
What this shows Evergreen Forest Elementary reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Forest Elementary compares
Evergreen Forest Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Washington - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 6.6%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Evergreen Forest Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for North Thurston Public Schools reports $17,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evergreen Forest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Thurston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nisqually Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Forest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,378
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Lacey
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Horizons Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Olympic View Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lakes Elementary School
Standard public school
495 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
490 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Forest Elementary
How many students attend Evergreen Forest Elementary?
Evergreen Forest Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lacey, WA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Forest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Forest Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Forest Elementary?
31.9% of students at Evergreen Forest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Forest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Forest Elementary is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Lacey, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Forest Elementary?
Evergreen Forest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Evergreen Forest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lacey?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Forest Elementary ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Lacey, 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 Lacey on the city page.
What other schools are in North Thurston Public Schools?
Besides Evergreen Forest Elementary, North Thurston Public Schools also operates River Ridge High School (1,547 students), Timberline High School (1,401 students), and North Thurston High School (1,378 students). See the North Thurston Public Schools district page for the complete list.