George Washington Academy

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction ST GEORGE, UT Grades KG–08 Rural: Fringe St. George, UT SchoolScore™ D (54.5)
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George Washington Academy
ST GEORGE, UT 84790
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ D (54.5)
1,013
Students
44.0
Teachers
23:1
Student:Teacher
(435)673-2232
Phone
http://www.gwacademy.org
Website

George Washington Academy is a public charter school administered by the George Washington Academy district in ST GEORGE, UTAH, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 1,013 students enrolled; a 23:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Utah Elementary School Average
Enrollment
1,013.0
State avg: 511.0
▲ 98% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.02:1
State avg: 21.1:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
19.0%
State avg: 33.7%
▼ 44% better
School Details
School Name
George Washington Academy
NCESSCH ID
490004601147
State School ID
UT-5D-5D100
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
USBE
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2277 S 3000 E
City
ST GEORGE
State
Utah
ZIP Code
84790
County
Washington County
Metro Area
St. George, UT
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
4902
State Leg. Upper
49027
State Leg. Lower
49072
Latitude
37.06974
Longitude
-113.52171
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
1,013
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.0
Teachers FTE
📐
23:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 192 19%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
George Washington Academy
LEAID
4900046
State LEA ID
UT-5D
Phone
(435)673-2232
Website
http://www.gwacademy.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
ST GEORGE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,172K
Federal Revenue
$574K
State Revenue
$9,083K
Local Revenue
$515K
Total Expenditure
$8,713K
Instruction Exp.
$5,191K
Support Services
$1,783K
Other Current Exp.
$522K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of George Washington Academy

1
Crimson View School
ST GEORGE · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Crimson Cliffs High
WASHINGTON · High
0.6 mi
3
Crimson Cliffs Middle
WASHINGTON · Secondary
0.8 mi
4
South Mesa Elementary
SAINT GEORGE · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
SAINT GEORGE · Middle
1.2 mi
6
Little Valley School
ST GEORGE · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about George Washington Academy, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend George Washington Academy?
1,013 students are enrolled at George Washington Academy, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does George Washington Academy have?
George Washington Academy has 44.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1.
What grades does George Washington Academy serve?
George Washington Academy serves grades KG through 08.
Is George Washington Academy a charter school?
George Washington Academy is a charter school.
What metro area is George Washington Academy located in?
George Washington Academy is located in the St. George, UT metropolitan area.
What school district does George Washington Academy belong to?
George Washington Academy is part of the George Washington Academy school district.
How much does George Washington Academy spend per student?
The George Washington Academy district spends approximately $8,601,185 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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