Dessie F Evans Elementary vs Firgrove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dessie F Evans Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
919 students
Firgrove Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades K–6
593 students
| Measure | Dessie F Evans Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Firgrove Elementary Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 1,154 | #766 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #27598 of 50,301 | #26664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 919 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 919 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firgrove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 46.4).
- •Dessie F Evans Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 68.3%).
- •Firgrove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.0).
- •Dessie F Evans Elementary is the larger school with 919 students compared with 593.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dessie F Evans Elementary better than Firgrove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Firgrove Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 46.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dessie F Evans Elementary and Firgrove Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dessie F Evans Elementary: 919. Firgrove Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dessie F Evans Elementary and Firgrove Elementary rank in Washington?
Dessie F Evans Elementary is 802nd of 1,154 and Firgrove Elementary is 766th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).