Serving 746 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington Charter ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Washington Charter's student population of 746 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
746 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
George Washington Charter ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Charter is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Desert Sands Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Charter's ranking?
George Washington Charter is ranked #940 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are George Washington Charter often compared to?
George Washington Charteris often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, James Earl Carter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend George Washington Charter?
746 students attend George Washington Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of George Washington Charter students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Charter?
George Washington Charter has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Washington Charter offer ?
George Washington Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Charter part of?
George Washington Charter is part of Desert Sands Unified School District.
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