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George Washington Charter — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Palm Desert, California|Desert Sands Unified

Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Upcoming Events

Oct
23
Fri
No School - Teacher Professional Learning DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Nov
11
Wed
Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov
23
Mon
No School - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov
26
Thu
Thanksgiving DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov
26
Thu
Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov
27
Fri
Thanksgiving DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades
K–5
Enrollment
756
Student:Teacher
25.2:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
51.1%
Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
66%
78th percentile in CA
Math Proficiency
52%
79th percentile in CA

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
1 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.5:1
Near average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
725
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
34.66
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.21
Psychologists
0.61000001
Social Workers
0.23
Nurses
0.47999999
Security Staff
0.17
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$17,070
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$10,226
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$24,519
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 8%State 55%Local 37%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$580,340
-1.9% 1yr+32.5% 5yr
Riverside, CA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
19.9%
Below 150% poverty line
6.8%
Unemployment rate
8.0%
Uninsured residents
17.4%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
3,425
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
3,224
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,242 (39%)
Autism
668 (21%)
Speech/Language Impairment
474 (15%)
Other Health Impairment
369 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
285 (9%)
Emotional Disturbance
58 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

746
Current enrollment
Stable(-7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 23, 2026
No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day
Staff Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
No School - Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Desert Sands Unified. George Washington Charter follows the district calendar.

DateEvent
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor DayDistrict-wide
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
No School - Teacher Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Veterans DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide
No School - Desert Sands Unified School District
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide
No School - Desert Sands Unified School District
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
No School - Winter RecessDistrict-wide
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
Classified HolidayDistrict-wide
No School - Desert Sands Unified School District
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Classified HolidayDistrict-wide
No School - Desert Sands Unified School District
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
No School - Winter RecessDistrict-wide
Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Classified HolidayDistrict-wide
No School - Desert Sands Unified School District
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Classified HolidayDistrict-wide
No School - Desert Sands Unified School District
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
No School - Winter RecessDistrict-wide
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Feb 8, 2027
Lincoln's BirthdayDistrict-wide
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Presidents' DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Mar 29, 2027
No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide
Mon, Apr 5, 2027
Spring BreakDistrict-wide
Mon, May 31, 2027
Memorial DayDistrict-wide

Showing 20 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Charter

George Washington Charter has a total enrollment of 756 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Palm Desert, CA.

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School profiles: Data from NCES Common Core of Data. Calendar events from district calendar sources, updated automatically. · How we verify this data