George Washington Elementary

www.madera.k12.ca.us/washington

578 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary, located at 509 S. St. in Madera, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Madera Unified School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the local community, fostering an environment centered on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is committed to supporting the diverse student population of Madera by offering programs designed to encourage academic growth and personal responsibility in the early stages of a child's education.

Beyond the classroom, the school serves as a key community hub for families in the 93638 area. It emphasizes a structured learning environment where staff and faculty work to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its integration into the broader Madera school system, George Washington Elementary aims to provide the essential resources and support services necessary for student success, helping children build the academic and social skills required for long-term educational achievement.

578

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	566
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
566 (97.9%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
White
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Madera Unified
Phone:	(559)674-6705
Website:	http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/washington
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 94

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Washington Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	90
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	81
Grade 6	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Washington Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	51.2%
Male	282	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)