- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cottonwood, CA
Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Institute of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061317013933Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Institute of Excellence earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for California
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Institute of Excellence has class sizes smaller than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Institute of Excellence ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Cottonwood, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Union · California
NCES ID 061317013933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Evergreen Institute of Excellence held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 061317013933 · Cottonwood, CA Other · SMALL · CHARTER
184 enr · 15.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary (541 students)
Evergreen Institute of Excellence held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.9 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Institute of Excellence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
541 students
- Evergreen Midd
Evergreen Middle
399 students
- This school 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 Institute of Excellence reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Institute of Excellence compares
Evergreen Institute of Excellence 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in California - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Evergreen Institute of Excellence is about as mixed as 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 Institute of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Institute of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Institute of Excellence
How many students attend Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cottonwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Institute of Excellence is 15.3:1, which is 29% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 3% 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 Institute of Excellence?
50.0% of students at Evergreen Institute of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Institute of Excellence is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Institute of Excellence?
Evergreen Institute of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Institute of Excellence rank among public schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Institute of Excellence ranks #1 of 9 public 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 public schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Union?
Besides Evergreen Institute of Excellence, Evergreen Union also operates Evergreen Elementary (541 students), Evergreen Middle (399 students), and Bend Elementary (102 students). See the Evergreen Union district page for the complete list.