Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(719)276-6090
- Washington Elementary School serves 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 348 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1132 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 77% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Canon City High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Canon City Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canon City Canon City High School Grades: 9-12 | 1037 students
0.4 miles
1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719)276-5870 0.4 9-12 1037 - Canon City Canon City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 385 students
0.4 miles
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719)276-5740 0.4 6-8 385 - Canon City Canon Online Academy Grades: 6-12 | 24 students
0.5 miles
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719)276-5700 0.5 6-12 24 - Canon City Lincoln School Of Science And Technology Grades: K-5 | 265 students
1.0 miles
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719)276-5830 1.0 K-5 265 - Canon City Canon Exploratory School Grades: K-8 | 348 students
1.4 miles
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719)276-6050 1.4 K-8 348
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