Enrollment
124
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snowflake, AZ
George Washington Academy
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040024603494Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Snowflake · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 124
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Snowflake, AZ.
School address
District: Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) · Arizona
NCES ID 040024603494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-5% vs state
What stands out at George Washington Academy
George Washington Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Snowflake, Arizona, enrolling 124 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.8% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
The surrounding Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) spends $10,408 per pupil, 21% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Snowflake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Primary School (503 students): George Washington Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) also operates Sequoia Village School (173 students) and Sequoia Village High School (57 students) alongside George Washington Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Academy compares
George Washington Academy on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 5% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$10,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, George Washington Academy is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211), which includes George Washington Academy.
$10,408
Per student
-21%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 69.2%
Federal 30.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Washington Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Village School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Sequoia Village High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Snowflake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Academy
How many students attend George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snowflake, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Academy?
45.8% of students at George Washington Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Academy?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Academy is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does George Washington Academy rank among public schools in Snowflake?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Snowflake, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Snowflake on the city page.
Is George Washington Academy a good school?
George Washington Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211)?
Besides George Washington Academy, Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) also operates Sequoia Village School (173 students) and Sequoia Village High School (57 students). See the Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211) district page for the complete list.
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