Is George Washington Academy a good school?

George Washington Academy ranks 159 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend George Washington Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,003 students attended George Washington Academy.

What is the racial makeup of George Washington Academy?

Students at George Washington Academy are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

George Washington Academy

Summary:

George Washington Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 1,003 students in grades K-8 in St. George, Utah. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

George Washington Academy students consistently outperform the state and district averages on RISE assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 3rd-grade students scored 62.6% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 46.7%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 15-22% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than many nearby schools. While the student population is predominantly White, George Washington Academy has a more diverse student body compared to some of the surrounding schools.

When comparing George Washington Academy to nearby schools, a few patterns emerge. Crimson View School and South Mesa Elementary also demonstrate high academic performance, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state. However, schools with higher percentages of low-income and minority students, such as Panorama School and Heritage School, tend to have lower academic proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2277 S 3000 E
St George, UT 84790

(435) 673-2232

District: George Washington Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
159^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,339

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 1,003

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George Washington Academy ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.08. (See more...)

Compare Details George Washington Academy ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.48. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Academy 159^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See George Washington Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Academy 41^st of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See George Washington Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Academy 21^st of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at George Washington Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	51.11	283^rd	498	43.2%
2009	75.87	99^th	509	80.6%
2010	75.50	100^th	518	80.7%
2011	76.85	95^th	563	83.1%
2012	83.70	32^nd	579	94.5%
2013	86.67	12^th	576	97.9%
2014	91.43	23^rd	509	95.5%
2015	94.95	6^th	537	98.9%
2016	92.09	21^st	533	96.1%
2017	94.97	10^th	526	98.1%
2018	90.52	29^th	528	94.5%
2019	87.83	37^th	572	93.5%
2021	90.31	27^th	559	95.2%
2022	83.72	68^th	551	87.7%
2023	82.67	83^rd	561	85.2%
2024	70.08	159^th	561	71.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.03	44^th	162	72.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at George Washington Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	78.11	66^th	435	84.8%
2023	79.61	58^th	428	86.4%
2024	63.10	146^th	429	66.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at George Washington Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	64.02	65^th	200	67.5%
2009	76.43	23^rd	205	88.8%
2010	73.11	32^nd	201	84.1%
2011	69.94	48^th	222	78.4%
2012	81.36	11^th	238	95.4%
2013	81.26	7^th	243	97.1%
2014	96.00	2^nd	185	98.9%
2015	96.65	3^rd	210	98.6%
2016	91.99	2^nd	209	99.0%
2017	96.47	2^nd	206	99.0%
2018	95.01	1^st	172	99.4%
2019	97.24	3^rd	222	98.6%
2021	85.78	16^th	213	92.5%
2022	90.76	5^th	209	97.6%
2023	85.05	22^nd	216	89.8%
2024	75.48	41^st	210	80.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.03	40^th	141	71.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at George Washington Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	84.66	16^th	191	91.6%
2023	83.96	19^th	191	90.1%
2024	75.21	33^rd	183	82.0%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Absolutely amazing school! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, February 22, 2015

We have loved having our children attend GWA. The faculty and staff are wonderful, and the education atmosphere is the best. Not only have we as parents enjoyed this school, but our children love it as well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for George Washington Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	162	1	3	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2008	171	0	7	14	1	n/a	n/a	228	421
2009	282	1	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	187	496
2010	253	0	19	12	1	n/a	n/a	202	487
2011	632	9	17	23	2	9	25	0	717
2012	773	10	22	47	4	15	49	0	920
2013	850	9	19	43	7	12	45	0	985
2014	871	7	19	58	3	10	56	0	1024
2015	873	11	24	71	2	10	36	0	1027
2016	878	10	23	60	3	12	33	0	1019
2017	854	6	30	72	5	10	23	0	1000
2018	865	10	30	82	4	8	17	0	1016
2019	857	9	25	96	5	5	24	0	1021
2020	822	7	26	107	5	3	29	0	999
2021	806	7	27	119	0	6	44	0	1009
2022	786	9	28	133	3	14	42	0	1015
2023	760	6	28	140	2	12	55	0	1003

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George Washington Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	182	17.0	10.7	32.4
2008	421	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	496	3.9	20.0	35.3
2010	487	23.6	20.6	49.5
2011	717	31.3	22.8	15.2
2012	920	42.8	21.4	11
2013	985	44.4	22.1	19.1
2014	1024	45.9	22.3	30.7
2015	1027	n/a	n/a	23
2016	1019	n/a	n/a	23.4
2017	1000	45.9	21.7	31.1
2018	1016	n/a	n/a	24.7
2019	1021	47.0	21.7	23.9
2020	999	46.0	21.7	23.4
2021	1009	n/a	n/a	21.7
2022	1015	44.0	23.0	15.1
2023	1003	44.6	22.4	22.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George Washington Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	182	17.0	10.7	32.4
2008	421	n/a	n/a	n/a
2009	496	3.9	20.0	35.3
2010	487	23.6	20.6	49.5
2011	717	31.3	22.8	15.2
2012	920	42.8	21.4	11
2013	985	44.4	22.1	19.1
2014	1024	45.9	22.3	30.7
2015	1027	n/a	n/a	23
2016	1019	n/a	n/a	23.4
2017	1000	45.9	21.7	31.1
2018	1016	n/a	n/a	24.7
2019	1021	47.0	21.7	23.9
2020	999	46.0	21.7	23.4
2021	1009	n/a	n/a	21.7
2022	1015	44.0	23.0	15.1
2023	1003	44.6	22.4	22.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (4.6%)	$5,093 (95.4%)	$5,339

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 83^rd of 561 Elementary schools	8.3%
Ranks 3^rd of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd of 216 Middle schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	69	70.6	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	69	70.6	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	57.8	59.7	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	57.8	59.7	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	69.6	53.4	16.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	69.6	53.4	16.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	63.4	58.4	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	63.4	58.4	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	69.6	65.3	4.3%
4th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	69.6	65.3	4.3%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	63.7	72	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	63.7	72	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	67.7	62.8	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	67.7	62.8	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	68.5	74.5	6%
5th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	68.5	74.5	6%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	70.5	64.1	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	70.5	64.1	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.9	45.3	3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	66	43.4	22.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	66	43.4	22.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	39.2	35.4	3.8%
6th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	87.4	72.8	14.6%
6th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	87.4	72.8	14.6%
6th Grade Science (Utah)	57.7	55.5	2.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	70.3	59.8	10.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Academy)	70.3	59.8	10.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	84.4	58.9	25.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Academy)	84.4	58.9	25.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	78.1	62	16.1%
7th Grade Science (George Washington Academy)	78.1	62	16.1%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1021	1003	1.8%
African American	9	6	33.3%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	25	28	12%
Hispanic	96	140	45.8%
Pacific Islander	5	12	140%
White	857	760	11.3%
Two or More Races	24	55	129.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.9%	22.4%	1.5%

Schools Near George Washington Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)					RISE Mathematics (2024)					RISE Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George Washington Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2277 S 3000 E	St George	84790	Washington County	George Washington Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-2232	1,003	45	22.4	22.4%	760 (75.8%)	6 (0.6%)	140 (14.0%)	28 (2.8%)	2 (0.2%)	12 (1.2%)	55 (5.5%)	70.1	159^th of 561 public elementary schools	71.7%		82.7	83^rd of 561 public elementary schools	85.2%	76	62.6	54.3	55.3	57.6	74.7	64.9	56.6	53.1	16.0	67.8	65.9	64.1	67.3	75.6	$5,339	$247	$5,093
Crimson View School	Public	PK, KG-5	2835 East 2000 South	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7000	577	27	21.0	14.4%	509 (88.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.8%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	95	11^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.0%		96	7^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.8%	4	68.9	68.9	75.5			79.5	75.5	77.2			79.6	81.0			$7,087	$603	$6,484
South Mesa Elementary	Public	K-5	2969 S 3300 East	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7030	565	28	20.5	11.5%	508 (89.9%)	6 (1.1%)	31 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.9%)	6 (1.1%)	6 (1.1%)	79.4	94^th of 561 public elementary schools	83.2%		73.7	127^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.4%	33	70.1	58.0	60.2			77.3	60.0	55.9			63.0	55.4
Little Valley School	Public	PK, KG-5	2330 E Horseman Park Dr (3000	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4771	670	32	20.7	8.1%	619 (92.4%)	6 (0.9%)	28 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.1%)	74.7	128^th of 561 public elementary schools	77.2%		75.7	120^th of 561 public elementary schools	78.6%	8	56.2	51.4	57.9			57.7	64.1	55.9			62.5	64.2			$6,926	$562	$6,364
Riverside School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2500 S Harvest Lane	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	Yes	No	No	(435) 652-4760	610	31	19.6	24.9%	509 (83.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	15 (2.5%)	34 (5.6%)	68.2	170^th of 561 public elementary schools	69.7%		58.9	227^th of 561 public elementary schools	59.5%	57	57.5	52.6	59.0			54.7	60.6	52.6			44.0	63.5			$7,225	$620	$6,605
Majestic Fields School	Public	PK, KG-5	675 East Majestic Dr.	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7005	716	32	22.3	12.2%	643 (89.8%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	14 (2.0%)								(n/a)															$5,907	$461	$5,446
Southern Utah School of the Deaf	Public	PK, KG-2	919 East Brigham Road	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind	No	No	No	No	(801) 431-5103	11	10	1.0	27.3%	8 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Bloomington Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 E Brigham Rd	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 674-6495	494	25	19.8	42.9%	383 (77.5%)	5 (1.0%)	59 (11.9%)	7 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.8%)	29 (5.9%)	50.9	286^th of 561 public elementary schools	49.0%		59.1	224^th of 561 public elementary schools	60.1%	62	50.0	44.6	46.5			50.0	47.6	44.2			48.2	50.0			$7,324	$564	$6,760
Heritage School	Public	PK, KG-5	747 E Riverside Dr	Saint George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 628-4427	520	25	20.9	51.5%	335 (64.4%)	2 (0.4%)	120 (23.1%)	6 (1.2%)	8 (1.5%)	24 (4.6%)	25 (4.8%)	55.2	252^nd of 561 public elementary schools	55.1%		55.8	239^th of 561 public elementary schools	57.4%	13	53.0	47.9	49.3			65.7	58.6	31.6			54.3	36.5			$7,974	$1,135	$6,838
Horizon School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 S Arabian Way	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4781	540	28	19.2	23.0%	475 (88.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	13 (2.4%)	80.3	90^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.0%		86.9	48^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.4%	42	55.9	56.2	62.1			71.0	57.7	62.9			59.6	75.0			$6,988	$589	$6,399

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