Very Good
#568 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 25% in state
Evergreen Elementary
Elementary School · Peninsula School District · Lakebay, WA
A Peninsula School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1820 Key Peninsula Hwy KPS, Lakebay, WA 98349
- Math 47% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evergreen Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evergreen Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated763/100K
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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
$84,282
Median home value
$363,400
Median rent
$1,551/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98349; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Peninsula School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 358 | Compare → |
| Harbor Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 420 | Compare → |
| Purdy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 509 | Compare → |
| Swift Water ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 514 | 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.
Peninsula School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evergreen Elementary is listed in Peninsula School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary is a public elementary school in Lakebay, WA, part of Peninsula School District, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is 16.5:1. 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 WA?
Evergreen Elementary ranks #568 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Evergreen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% 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?
62.4% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (253) 530-1300
- Area population (ZIP 98349)
- 5,021
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 98349; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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