Evergreen Institute of Excellence

19500 Learning Way
Cottonwood, CA 96022

eie.evergreenusd.org

Charter School 184 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Evergreen Institute of Excellence (EIE), located in Cottonwood, California, is a specialized K-12 public charter school operating under the Evergreen Union School District. It is designed to serve as a personalized learning environment, catering to families who prefer an alternative to the traditional classroom setting. The school emphasizes a flexible, student-centered approach, offering individualized educational plans that allow students to progress at their own pace while maintaining a close partnership between parents, students, and credentialed teachers.

By utilizing a "homeschool-style" model, the institute provides a hybrid experience that blends independent study with supplemental resources, curriculum support, and enrichment opportunities. The school is focused on fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. It is an ideal option for families seeking the autonomy of home-based education supported by the professional resources, accountability, and instructional guidance of a public school district.

184

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Evergreen Institute of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

White
131 (71.2%)
Hispanic
31 (16.8%)
Two or More
17 (9.2%)
American Indian
4 (2.2%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Evergreen Union
Phone:	(530)347-3411
Website:	http://eie.evergreenusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 22

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 16