Below Average
#1932 of 2,228 schools in WA
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Elementary School · Puyallup School District · Puyallup, WA
A Puyallup School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
7911 144th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375
- Math 47% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dessie F Evans Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 48% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 14 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dessie F Evans Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,272/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Puyallup), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,972
Median home value
$471,900
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Zeiger ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Firgrove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Bethel Elementary Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Woodland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 592 | 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.
Puyallup School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #36 of 36
- District spending per student
- $16,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dessie F Evans Elementary is listed in Puyallup School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dessie F Evans Elementary
Dessie F Evans Elementary is a public elementary school in Puyallup, WA, part of Puyallup School District, serving approximately 916 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,932 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dessie F Evans Elementary
What grades does Dessie F Evans Elementary serve?
Dessie F Evans Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dessie F Evans Elementary?
Dessie F Evans Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 916 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dessie F Evans Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dessie F Evans Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dessie F Evans Elementary rank in WA?
Dessie F Evans Elementary ranks #1,932 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Dessie F Evans Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dessie F Evans Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Dessie F Evans Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dessie F Evans Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Dessie F Evans Elementary a charter school?
No, Dessie F Evans Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dessie F Evans Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dessie F Evans Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dessie F Evans Elementary?
46.2% of students at Dessie F Evans 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 916
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (253) 864-5500
- Area population (ZIP 98375)
- 32,195
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98375; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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