- Enrollment
- 2,425
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palm Desert, CA
George Washington Charter
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061111001234Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Charter earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Palm Desert · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Charter has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Charter ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Desert, CA.
School address
District: Desert Sands Unified · California
NCES ID 061111001234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
George Washington Charter held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 061111001234 · Palm Desert, CA Elementary · MID · CHARTER
746 enr · 24.9:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: La Quinta High (2,425 students)
George Washington Charter held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Washington Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Quinta High
La Quinta High
2,425 students
- Palm Desert Hi
Palm Desert High
2,079 students
- Indio High
Indio High
1,962 students
- Shadow Hills H
Shadow Hills High
1,650 students
- Palm Desert Ch
Palm Desert Charter Middle
1,298 students
- This school 746
George Washington Charter
746 students
What this shows George Washington Charter reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Charter compares
George Washington Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 5.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, George Washington Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desert Sands Unified reports $17,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indio High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Hills High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palm Desert Charter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,962
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Palm Desert
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Charter
How many students attend George Washington Charter?
George Washington Charter has 746 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palm Desert, CA. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Charter is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Charter?
35.2% of students at George Washington Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Charter?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Charter is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Palm Desert, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Charter?
George Washington Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Charter rank among elementary schools in Palm Desert?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Charter ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Palm Desert, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palm Desert on the city page.
What other schools are in Desert Sands Unified?
Besides George Washington Charter, Desert Sands Unified also operates La Quinta High (2,425 students), Palm Desert High (2,079 students), and Indio High (1,962 students). See the Desert Sands Unified district page for the complete list.