Dessie F Evans Elementary
Puyallup, WA · Puyallup School District · Grades PK-6
555th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
Dessie F Evans Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dessie F Evans Elementary 555th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2022 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
Dessie F Evans Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 505 students tested
Dessie F Evans Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 916 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2019
| Group | Trend | 2019 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.6% | 44.2% | ▼ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.0% | 27.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.2% | 11.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 7.1% | 6.6% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 6.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Dessie F Evans Elementary
Typical home value $552K in zip 98375 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dessie F Evans Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Edward Zeiger ElemPuyallup School District · 1.1 mi away659th of 1,174
ELA 47% · Math 40% - 3Firgrove ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.4 mi away847th of 1,174
ELA 37% · Math 35% - 7Woodland ElementaryPuyallup School District · 1.9 mi away404th of 1,174
ELA 56% · Math 53% - 1Puyallup Parent Partnership ProgramPuyallup School District · 2 mi away1,078th of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 3Frederickson ElementaryBethel School District · 2 mi away920th of 1,174
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 3Central Avenue ElementaryFranklin Pierce School District · 2.2 mi away839th of 1,174
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 8Frank Brouillet ElemPuyallup School District · 2.2 mi away328th of 1,174
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 7Emma L Carson ElementaryPuyallup School District · 2.7 mi away463rd of 1,174
ELA 53% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dessie F Evans Elementary in?
Dessie F Evans Elementary is part of the Puyallup School District district in Puyallup, Washington.
Is Dessie F Evans Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dessie F Evans Elementary 555th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dessie F Evans Elementary?
White 44%, Hispanic 28%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 7% (916 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dessie F Evans Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98375 is $552K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.