George Washington Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
639 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
n/a
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
639 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of George Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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