George Washington Elementary School serves 148 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
148 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
96%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
1%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
148 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of George Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Selma Unified School District.
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