George Washington Academy

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St George, Utah - 1 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks George Washington Academy #140 of 147 districts in Utah (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,062 per pupil, George Washington Academy ranks #143 of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending (Utah districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,003
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,062
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

George Washington Academy operates 1 public schools serving 1,003 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Washington County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,062 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 16 of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending. See how Utah compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 2.4% local, 83.4% state, and 14.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 27/100, ranked #140 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 1013:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, . Demographically, the student body averages 74.9% White, 15.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is George Washington Academy, enrolling 1,013 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

George Washington Academy accounts for 100.0% of all George Washington Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of George Washington Academy a distant remainder — means George Washington Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

George Washington Academy student-counselor ratio is 1013:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

14.2%
Federal
83.4%
State
2.4%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
140 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in George Washington Academy.

White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 6.3%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1013:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in George Washington Academy

School Enrollment
George Washington Academy
Charter
1,013

How George Washington Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Utah districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lakeview Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Quest Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Utah Connections Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Ogden Preparatory Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Early Light Academy at Daybreak Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to George Washington Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in George Washington Academy?

George Washington Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,003 students.

How much does George Washington Academy spend per student?

George Washington Academy spends $7,062 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #140 in Utah.

What is the demographic composition of George Washington Academy?

George Washington Academy students are 74.9% White, 15.0% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 0.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for George Washington Academy?

George Washington Academy has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #140 out of 147 districts in Utah.