- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Daly City, CA
George Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061887002286
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #5 of 14
- elementary schools in Daly City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for California
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Daly City, CA.
School address
District: Jefferson Elementary · California
NCES ID 061887002286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
George Washington Elementary shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 061887002286 · Daly City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 18.7:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fernando Rivera Intermediate (588 students)
George Washington Elementary shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fernando River
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
588 students
- Thomas R. Poll
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
558 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
497 students
- Susan B. Antho
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
407 students
- Westlake Eleme
Westlake Elementary
321 students
- This school 206
George Washington Elementary
206 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary compares
George Washington Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$16,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
Asian 38.8%
Two or More 3.9%
White 2.9%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, George Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson Elementary reports $16,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Rivera Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas R. Pollicita Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Daly City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Skyline Elementary
Standard public school
366 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Bayshore
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Westlake Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Daniel Webster Elementary
Standard public school
317 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary
How many students attend George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has 206 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Daly City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary?
49.8% of students at George Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Daly City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Daly City?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in Daly City, 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 Daly City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson Elementary?
Besides George Washington Elementary, Jefferson Elementary also operates Fernando Rivera Intermediate (588 students), Thomas R. Pollicita Middle (558 students), and Benjamin Franklin Intermediate (497 students). See the Jefferson Elementary district page for the complete list.