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Evergreen Elementary

12915 East Helmer Dr., Whittier, CA, 90602

About Evergreen Elementary

Evergreen Elementary is a public school in Whittier, California, which is a big suburb. It is for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. Around 417 students go to the school, and there are about 16 full-time equivalent teachers. This means that there are about 26 students for every teacher, which is a little more than the average for the district. California's academic standards are used to make the school's curriculum. It puts a lot of emphasis on math, science, social studies, and English language arts. There are enrichment programs and targeted interventions that help with instruction to meet the different learning needs of students. Evergreen Elementary also stresses teamwork and hands-on activities to get students interested and help them get better at what they do. About 89% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged, and 48% are girls and 52% are boys. This shows that the school wants to give all of its students the same chances to learn. According to data from U.S. News, about 47% of students are good at math and 47% are good at English language arts. This means that they do about average in school and could do better.

Evergreen Elementary Contact Information

Address

12915 East Helmer Dr., Whittier, CA, 90602

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Phone

(562) 464-2300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
417
Total Students
$123043
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1712 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Evergreen Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.4%
Asian 0.48%
Hispanic 94.72%
Black 0.48%
Two+ Races 1.68%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
2.4%
Asian
0.48%
Hispanic
94.72%
Black
0.48%
Two+ Races
1.68%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 417
48.2%
201 Female
51.8%
216 Male

Student Population

417 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Evergreen Elementary is a great place to be! U.S. News & World Report named the school one of the best elementary schools. It also won the titles of Honor School and PBIS Gold School not too long ago. The school is also putting on a lot of events, such as the Kindergarten Promotion and the 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Evergreen Elementary has also started a new club called Chess Master that meets after school. The school is also using its ROAR discipline data to encourage students to be kind.

FAQ

Q1. Why is Evergreen Elementary a good place to learn?

Ans. The school teaches students important life and academic skills while also making them feel safe and valued by emphasizing respect, consistency, and encouragement.

Q2. How do families find out about changes at school?

Ans. People share information through normal ways of talking to each other.

Q3. Does the school put a lot of effort into teaching social and emotional skills?

Ans. Yes, daily lessons include things like empathy, social skills, and working together.

Q4. How does the school talk to parents?

Ans. Families can stay up to date on their child's education and be involved by going to meetings, getting regular updates, and taking part in school activities.

Q5. Is Evergreen Elementary only for students who live far away?

Ans. Yes, lessons are taught through an online learning platform.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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