George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
George Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#6906 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
47%
12%
Hispanic
41%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
2%
22%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George Washington Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stege Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
277 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of George Washington Elementary School students are Asian, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.
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