George Washington Elementary

206 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School is a public school located in Daly City, California, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Jefferson Elementary School District. Situated in the suburban community of the Westlake area, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The campus serves a diverse student population, reflecting the multicultural demographics of the northern San Mateo County region.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community atmosphere, often prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside academic achievement. Like many schools in the Jefferson District, George Washington Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions through structured curricula and various extracurricular opportunities. Parents and guardians often play an active role in the school’s community, participating in site-based programs and events that support student development and campus initiatives.

206

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	102
Black	5
Asian	80
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
102 (49.5%)
Asian
80 (38.8%)
Two or More
8 (3.9%)
White
6 (2.9%)
Black
5 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Elementary
Phone:	(650)991-1236
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 53

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 37