Dessie F Evans Elementary

Dessie F Evans Elementary serves 916 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in Puyallup, Washington. With 56 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.4 to 1, providing students with reasonable access to individualized attention in their learning environment. The school ranks #908 out of 2,261 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 60th percentile among Washington schools.

Students demonstrate solid performance in English Language Arts and reading, with 55% achieving proficiency or above across all tested grade levels. This performance reflects the school's commitment to literacy development during these crucial elementary years. Dessie F Evans Elementary draws families from the 98375 zip code area, a community characterized by economic stability with a median household income of $103,622 and a relatively low poverty rate of 7.6%.

The neighborhood's median home value of $425,100 reflects the desirable suburban location. About 27% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, contributing to a community that values education. Located at 7911 144th Street E, the school sits in Puyallup's large suburban setting within Pierce County, offering students the benefits of suburban community life while maintaining access to the broader educational and cultural resources of the greater Seattle metropolitan area.