Washington Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Attendance Zone: Washington Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lamar, CO, covering approximately 688.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edges of the zone located up to 32.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
29%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
222 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Lamar School District No. Re-2.
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