Washington Charter Elementary School is located in Palm Desert. It is one of 22 elementary schools located in the Desert Sands Unified School District. The purpose of WCS is to provide a quality educational program to meet each child's needs. Together the staff, students and parents are committed to providing the upmost standards of excellence in order to create a productive learning environment. WSC is governed by the Washington Charter School Governing Board, which consists of students, parents, principal, and member of the business community.