Washington Preschool

Washington District
951 BRIGHAM RD
ST GEORGE, UT 84770
552 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Washington Preschool, located on Brigham Road in St. George, Utah, is a public early childhood education facility dedicated to fostering the foundational development of young learners in the Washington County School District. As a specialized preschool environment, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and structured setting that prepares children for the transition into kindergarten. The curriculum is typically designed to emphasize social-emotional growth, early literacy, and basic numeracy through play-based and age-appropriate instructional strategies.

The school serves as a vital resource for families in the St. George area by providing an inclusive space where children can build critical communication and problem-solving skills alongside their peers. By prioritizing a supportive classroom atmosphere and professional early childhood instruction, Washington Preschool aims to bridge the gap between home and formal schooling, ensuring that students develop the confidence and foundational academic abilities necessary for long-term educational success.
552
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
30.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    356 (64.5%)
  • Hispanic
    150 (27.2%)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    12 (2.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.1%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Washington District
Phone: (435)652-4709
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 30.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 152
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 552
Gender Ratio