Washington Elementary School

510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
262 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
62%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
35%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
262 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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