How do these schools compare?
| Metric | George Washington Academy | South Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | St George, UT | Saint George, UT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 595 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.6% | 7.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | George Washington Academy | South Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $7,474 | $9,106 |
| District | George Washington Academy | Washington County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | George Washington Academy | South Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 89.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | George Washington Academy | South Mesa Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1017:1 | 537:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 17.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 23 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.