GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL

www.whiteplainspublicschools.org

589 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School is a public school located in White Plains, New York, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the White Plains City School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a diverse community. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for future success by providing a rigorous curriculum balanced with enrichment activities that cater to the varied interests and needs of its student body.

Situated on Orchard Street, George Washington Elementary is deeply integrated into the White Plains community, promoting active engagement between educators, students, and families. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of excellence while utilizing modern educational resources to enhance the classroom experience. By fostering a culture of mutual respect and lifelong learning, the institution strives to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered as they build a strong educational foundation for their academic journey ahead.

589

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	383
Black	44
Asian	38
Two or More	29

Hispanic
383 (65.0 %)
White
95 (16.1 %)
Black
44 (7.5 %)
Asian
38 (6.5 %)
Two or More
29 (4.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)422-2380
Website:	http://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 92

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 102