At a glance
Reported students
124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
10th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
148.5
George Washington Academy: 124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 218
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about George Washington Academy
George Washington Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Show Low. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211). NCES reports 124 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (71.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking George Washington Academy
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.8%
- Hispanic25%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near George Washington Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College SCC High · Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786) | 09–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Snowflake Junior High School Middle · Snowflake Unified District (4391) | 06–09 | 434 | 0.6 mi |
| Northern AZ Academy for Career Dev. - Taylor High · Charter · Career Development Inc. (4400) | 07–12 | 59 | 0.9 mi |
| Taylor Elementary School Elementary · Snowflake Unified District (4391) | KG–03 | 269 | 1.2 mi |
| Highland Primary School Elementary · Snowflake Unified District (4391) | KG–03 | 503 | 1.3 mi |
| Taylor Intermediate School Elementary · Snowflake Unified District (4391) | KG–06 | 234 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Academy
What grades does George Washington Academy serve?
George Washington Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211).
How many students attend George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy reported 124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 218 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington Academy?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 124 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is George Washington Academy in?
George Washington Academy is part of Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School (79211), based in Show Low, AZ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College SCC (0.4 mi), Snowflake Junior High School (0.6 mi), Northern AZ Academy for Career Dev. - Taylor (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.