Enrollment
516
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · University Place, WA
Evergreen Primary
Federal NCES profile for Evergreen Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530918001179
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evergreen Primary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in University Place · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Washington
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Evergreen Primary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Primary ranks #1 of 3 schools in University Place, WA.
School address
District: University Place School District · Washington
NCES ID 530918001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evergreen Primary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evergreen Primary
Evergreen Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in University Place, Washington, enrolling 516 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.2% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 489 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #164.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Two or More (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding University Place School District spends $15,594 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students) and Curtis Junior High (904 students) alongside Evergreen Primary.
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 Primary compares
Evergreen Primary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 17% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Washington - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,594
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 41.3%
Two or More 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Asian 10.7%
African American 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Evergreen Primary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Place School District, which includes Evergreen Primary.
$15,594
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 64.7%
Federal 10.5%
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Narrows View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Drum Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evergreen Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~516 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Primary
How many students attend Evergreen Primary?
Evergreen Primary has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in University Place, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Primary is 13.9:1, which is 21% 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 Primary?
37.2% of students at Evergreen Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evergreen Primary?
The largest demographic group at Evergreen Primary is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in University Place, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evergreen Primary?
Evergreen Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evergreen Primary rank among schools in University Place?
By Resource Investment Index, Evergreen Primary ranks #1 of 3 schools in University Place, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in University Place on the city page.
Is Evergreen Primary a good school?
Evergreen Primary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 University Place School District?
Besides Evergreen Primary, University Place School District also operates Curtis Senior High (1,321 students), Curtis Junior High (904 students), and Narrows View Intermediate (692 students). See the University Place School District district page for the complete list.
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