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#6566 of 9,539 schools in CA
Evergreen Elementary
Elementary School · Evergreen Union · Cottonwood, CA
An Evergreen Union elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19500 Learning Way, Cottonwood, CA 96022
- Math 44% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evergreen Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evergreen Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,220
Median home value
$355,300
Median rent
$1,409/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Community Day School (k-5)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| North CottonwoodEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 2.4 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood Creek CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 280 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Evergreen Union
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evergreen Elementary is listed in Evergreen Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary is a public elementary school in Cottonwood, CA, part of Evergreen Union, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,566 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evergreen Elementary
What grades does Evergreen Elementary serve?
Evergreen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evergreen Elementary rank in CA?
Evergreen Elementary ranks #6,566 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Evergreen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Evergreen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Evergreen Elementary a charter school?
No, Evergreen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evergreen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Evergreen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Elementary?
59.0% of students at Evergreen Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 542
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tehama County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (530) 347-3411
- Area population (ZIP 96022)
- 16,497
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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