Evergreen School

Evergreen School is a public elementary school in Gifford, Washington, serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade. With 30 students enrolled and a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio, every classroom runs at a scale where individual attention is built into the structure, not squeezed in around the edges. The school earns an Exceptional composite score of 9.2 out of 10, placing it 21st among 2,225 public schools across Washington state.

That ranking puts Evergreen ahead of 99% of Washington schools — a position reached by fewer than two dozen programs statewide. Academic performance scores 8.6 out of 10. The growth score of 9.3 is equally notable: students here are making consistent year-over-year gains at a rate that stands out even within Washington's top tier.

Among Washington's 1,202 elementary schools, Evergreen ranks 20th, holding the same elite standing when measured against peer institutions at the same grade levels. For families in Gifford comparing K-6 options, those combined numbers carry real weight — high achievement and strong growth, both confirmed against a statewide field of over 1,200 elementary schools.

With an enrollment of 30 students, Evergreen School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Evergreen School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.