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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at Evergreen Elementary this year?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
541
Elementary
DISTRICT 215 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EVERGREEN UNION·NCES 061317001500
Evergreen Elementary
19415 Hooker Creek Rd., Cottonwood, CA 96022 · (530) 347-3411 · Tehama County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL541 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 82% of California public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
22.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
325 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 146 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 91 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 92 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 93 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 118 | 22% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
62.3%
CA avg 49.1% . +25.3pp since 2014
Math
49.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +11.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 25 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 33.8% | 28.4% | 18.1% | 19.6% |
| Math | 20.1% | 29.4% | 33.3% | 17.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62.3% | 49.5% |
| 2023-24 | 50.5% | 44.3% |
| 2022-23 | 45.8% | 47.8% |
| 2021-22 | 42.9% | 45.0% |
| 2020-21 | 51.0% | 40.8% |
| 2018-19 | 55.9% | 54.7% |
| 2017-18 | 50.5% | 45.1% |
| 2016-17 | 58.0% | 53.1% |
| 2015-16 | 45.0% | 39.0% |
| 2014-15 | 37.0% | 38.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
52.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
44.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.7pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 52% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 44% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Evergreen Elementary
Evergreen Elementary's state test result (52.0% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary this school | 541 | 60.1% | 52.0% |
| Paradise Ridge Elementary Paradise | 496 | 58.7% | 38.9% |
| Vista Grande Elementary El Cajon | 633 | 61.3% | 50.9% |
| Manzanita Elementary Redding | 545 | 56.5% | 47.0% |
| Columbia Elementary Columbia | 464 | 65.3% | 35.2% |
| Columbus Elementary Glendale | 488 | 64.8% | 37.3% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Evergreen Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Tehama County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #1,587 of 5,151 | #2 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 49.5% | #1,627 of 5,172 ▲ 231 | #3 of 16 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.3% | #1,190 of 5,172 ▲ 670 | #2 of 16 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +11.9pp | #397 of 5,116 | #2 of 16 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 541 | #1,967 of 5,915 | #2 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.5:1 | #2,628 of 5,352 | #8 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.5% | #3,409 of 5,354 | #9 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.1% | #3,479 of 5,625 | #9 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.4% | #3,267 of 3,837 | #6 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
541
+11 (+2%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 724
Student : Teacher
22.5:1
was 19.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 541 | 24 | 22.5:1 | 60% (325) |
| 2023-24 | 542 | 23 | 23.6:1 | 59% (320) |
| 2022-23 | 525 | 24 | 21.9:1 | 59% (311) |
| 2020-21 | 530 | 27 | 19.6:1 | 59% (315) |
| 2017-18 | 572 | 24 | 23.8:1 | 58% (329) |
| 2015-16 | 568 | 25 | 22.7:1 | 57% (326) |
| 2010-11 | 507 | N/A | N/A | 56% (286) |
| 2000-01 | 427 | 24 | 17.8:1 | 60% (256) |
| 1990-91 | 724 | 33 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Evergreen Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (572 to 541); teachers unchanged (24 to 24).
About Evergreen Elementary
Located in Cottonwood, California, Evergreen Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school. The school enrolls 541 students in kindergarten through 4.
Evergreen Elementary belongs to Evergreen Union, a district of 6 schools and 1,231 students.
The share of White students at Evergreen Elementary is 75%, a majority. Other students are 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 2% Native American. That is higher than the 67% White share among all Tehama County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 41%.
Staffing at Evergreen Elementary comes to 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 22.5:1. It is about the same as the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. On the income side, 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 12 points below the 72% average for public schools in Tehama County.
Evergreen Elementary earns an A- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 82% of California public elementary schools.
BeatsExpectations compares each school's average proficiency rate across its state test results with a prediction based on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility. For Evergreen Elementary, the prediction is 44.3% and the result is 52.0%.
Census data for Tehama County show median household income comes to about $63,784, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. The county has 41 public schools and about 10,948 students.
Measured in a straight line, Evergreen Community Day School (5-8) is about 0.2 miles from Evergreen Elementary. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. On proficiency, Evergreen Elementary is ahead of the 40.1% nearby average, ranking 1st of 6.
Evergreen Elementary has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment has been fairly stable: 530 in 2020-21 and 541 in 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 22.5 students per teacher, compared with 19.6 in 2020-21.
Anyone can start a thread about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Evergreen Elementary. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Tehama County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
65,167
Census ACS
Median income
$63,784
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
10,948 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Evergreen Union
- Evergreen MiddleMiddle · 399 students
- Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCombined · 184 students
- Bend ElementaryElementary · 102 students
- Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)Middle · 3 students
- Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)Elementary · 2 students
Other schools in Cottonwood
- West Valley Early College HighHigh · 736 students
- North CottonwoodElementary · 498 students
- West Cottonwood Junior HighMiddle · 419 students
- Evergreen MiddleMiddle · 399 students
- Cottonwood Creek CharterElementary · 294 students
- Evergreen Institute of ExcellenceCombined · 184 students
Other Evergreen Elementary schools
29 other US public schools in 13 states are named Evergreen Elementary. Evergreen Elementary is the 7th largest of the 30.
- Evergreen ElementaryDiamond Bar, CA · 709 students
- Evergreen ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 660 students
- Evergreen ElementaryRohnert Park, CA · 630 students
- Evergreen ElementarySan Jose, CA · 528 students
- Evergreen ElementaryWhittier, CA · 392 students
Nearby schools
- Evergreen Community Day School (5-8)0.2 mi · 3
- Evergreen Community Day School (K-5)0.2 mi · 2
- Evergreen Institute of Excellence0.2 mi · 184
- Evergreen Middle0.2 mi · 399
- North Cottonwood2.4 mi · 498
- West Cottonwood Junior High2.7 mi · 419
Frequently asked questions
About Evergreen ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary enrolls approximately 541 students in grades KG-04.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary serve?
Evergreen Elementary serves grades KG-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Evergreen Elementary is approximately 22.5:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Evergreen Elementary?
At Evergreen Elementary, the student body is approximately 75% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Evergreen Elementary?
Evergreen Elementary is overseen by Evergreen Union in Tehama County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.