At a glance
Reported students
442
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
555.5
Evergreen Forest Elementary: 442 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
15.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 460
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Evergreen Forest Elementary
Evergreen Forest Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Lacey. It is one of 24 current school records connected to North Thurston Public Schools. NCES reports 442 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.7%). English learners represent 5.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Evergreen Forest Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.7
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.59
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.2%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black6.6%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.5%
- Multiracial12.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Thurston Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Seven Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Woodland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Chambers Prairie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
490 reported students
Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 reported students
Lydia Hawk Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Lacey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
368 reported students
Public schools near Evergreen Forest Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Oaks Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 428 | 0.8 mi |
| Woodland Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 458 | 1.3 mi |
| Lydia Hawk Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 496 | 2.1 mi |
| Meadows Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | PK–05 | 765 | 2.1 mi |
| Lacey Elementary Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 368 | 2.2 mi |
| Lakes Elementary School Elementary · North Thurston Public Schools | KG–05 | 495 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Evergreen Forest Elementary
What grades does Evergreen Forest Elementary serve?
Evergreen Forest Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Thurston Public Schools.
How many students attend Evergreen Forest Elementary?
Evergreen Forest Elementary reported 442 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 460 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Evergreen Forest Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.7:1, based on 442 students and 28.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Evergreen Forest Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Evergreen Forest Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Thurston Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Evergreen Forest Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Evergreen Forest Elementary in?
Evergreen Forest Elementary is part of North Thurston Public Schools, based in Lacey, WA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Evergreen Forest Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seven Oaks Elementary (0.8 mi), Woodland Elementary (1.3 mi), Lydia Hawk Elementary (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.