Evergreen Forest Elementary is a public elementary school in Lacey, Washington, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms its district and state counterparts in academic achievement, particularly among its Hispanic and multi-racial students.
Evergreen Forest Elementary boasts impressive academic performance, with over 57% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 51% in math, and 66% in science - all significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's strong resources, including high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, likely contribute to its success. While the school's overall performance is excellent, there may be opportunities to further support its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, which have lower rankings compared to the school's other subgroups.
Compared to nearby schools, Evergreen Forest Elementary generally outperforms its peers, such as Meadows Elementary and Lakes Elementary, in academic achievement and student group performance. The school's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ability to maintain strong performance despite demographic shifts in its student population are also noteworthy accomplishments.
Students at Evergreen Forest Elementary are 46% White, 22% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.
North Thurston Public Schools
Evergreen Forest Elementary ranks 398th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2023-24 school year, 479 students attended Evergreen Forest Elementary.
Students who attend Evergreen Forest Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Nisqually Middle SchoolHigh : River Ridge High School