- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottonwood, CA
Evergreen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061317004183
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Middle ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Cottonwood, CA.
School address
District: Evergreen Union · California
NCES ID 061317004183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Evergreen Middle held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 061317004183 · Cottonwood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 19.9:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Evergreen Elementary (541 students)
Evergreen Middle held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Evergreen Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evergreen Elem
Evergreen Elementary
541 students
- This school
Evergreen Middle
399 students
- Evergreen Inst 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 Middle reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evergreen Middle compares
Evergreen Middle 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 9% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Evergreen Middle is less mixed than 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Institute of Excellence | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bend Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Cottonwood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
North Cottonwood
Standard public school
498 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
West Cottonwood Junior High
Standard public school
419 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Standard public school
294 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)
Alternative education program
3 students
Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)
Alternative education program
2 students
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Middle
How many students attend Evergreen Middle?
Evergreen Middle has 399 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottonwood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher 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 Middle?
50.5% of students at Evergreen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Middle is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Middle?
Evergreen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among elementary schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Middle ranks #5 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Evergreen Union?
Besides Evergreen Middle, Evergreen Union also operates Evergreen Elementary (541 students), Evergreen Institute of Excellence (184 students), and Bend Elementary (102 students). See the Evergreen Union district page for the complete list.