George Washington Charter

45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260

www.dsusd.us

Charter School 746 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Charter, located in Palm Desert, California, operates as part of the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD). As a charter school, it offers a distinct educational environment within the public school system, focusing on providing specialized learning opportunities and a curriculum designed to foster student success. The school maintains a commitment to academic excellence while serving the diverse needs of the Palm Desert community, emphasizing both core subjects and the holistic development of its students.

By leveraging the resources and support of the larger DSUSD network, George Washington Charter provides students with access to robust academic programs and extracurricular activities in a collaborative setting. The school’s mission generally aligns with district goals of college and career readiness, utilizing its charter status to implement innovative teaching strategies and personalized instruction. Families interested in the school’s specific educational philosophy, enrollment procedures, or current programs can find more detailed information through the official district website at http://www.dsusd.us.

746

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	268
Black	6
Asian	38
Two or More	60
American Indian	2

White
372 (49.9%)
Hispanic
268 (35.9%)
Two or More
60 (8.0%)
Asian
38 (5.1%)
Black
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Desert Sands Unified
Phone:	(760)862-4350
Website:	http://www.dsusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	746
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 122

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Washington Charter
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	126
Grade 3	128
Grade 4	129
Grade 5	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Washington Charter
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	372	49.9%
Male	374	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)