GEORGE WASHINGTON CHARTER

George Washington Charter is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Desert Sands Unified school district, located in Palm Desert, CA with about 832 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 32 teachers, George Washington Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

George Washington Charter, located in Palm Desert, California, operates as part of the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD). As a charter school, it offers a distinct educational environment within the public school system, focusing on providing specialized learning opportunities and a curriculum designed to foster student success. The school maintains a commitment to academic excellence while serving the diverse needs of the Palm Desert community, emphasizing both core subjects and the holistic development of its students.

By leveraging the resources and support of the larger DSUSD network, George Washington Charter provides students with access to robust academic programs and extracurricular activities in a collaborative setting. The school’s mission generally aligns with district goals of college and career readiness, utilizing its charter status to implement innovative teaching strategies and personalized instruction. Families interested in the school’s specific educational philosophy, enrollment procedures, or current programs can find more detailed information through the official district website at http://www.dsusd.us.

For more information, contact George Washington Charter at (760) 862-4350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260-4861
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GEORGE WASHINGTON CHARTER is a public Charter school in Palm Desert, CA with about 832 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Desert Sands Unified
Total Students:
832
Teachers:
32.2
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 832 students

White
53.1%
Hispanic/Latino
33.9%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
1.9%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.