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Dessie F Evans Elementary

Puyallup School District · Pierce County · 7911 144th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375.0

(253)864-5500

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6/10
#543
Rank 543 out of 1,162
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #541 · 54th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #512 · 56th percentile
Science5/10 · #530 · 49th percentile

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School Overview

Dessie F Evans Elementary sits in the south Puyallup area, a part of Pierce County that blends suburban comfort with easy access to the outdoors — Mount Rainier is practically in your backyard. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, offering a reliable, well-rounded education with balanced scores across English, math, and science. Families who value a stable, community-rooted school in a neighborhood where kids can actually grow up with room to breathe will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

505 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
202 (40%)
Hispanic
162 (32%)
Multiple Races
51 (10%)
Asian
36 (7%)
African American
36 (7%)
Other
18 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners78 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged257 (51%)
Students with Disabilities79 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

918
Enrollment
67
Teachers (FTE)
13.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
21.5
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #512 · 60th percentile

61 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found