George Washington Academy

Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211)

1945 S 1ST ST E
SNOWFLAKE, AZ 85937

Charter School 124 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

George Washington Academy, located in Snowflake, Arizona, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a structured and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes a classical approach to education, prioritizing foundational knowledge in core subjects such as mathematics, science, literature, and history. By fostering a culture of high expectations, the academy aims to develop students who are not only academically proficient but also possess strong character and a commitment to civic responsibility.

Beyond its academic curriculum, George Washington Academy focuses on cultivating a tight-knit school community where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. The school places significant value on traditional virtues and discipline, seeking to prepare its students for success in higher education and as contributing members of society. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the academy is able to offer a more personalized educational experience that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth within the Snowflake community.

124

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	31
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
89 (71.8%)
Hispanic
31 (25.0%)
Two or More
3 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211)
Phone:	(928)440-6228
Website:	http://georgewashingtonacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 8