Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #910 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 73% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fremont Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Canon City Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Canon City Canon City High School Math: 20% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,079 student10
0.4 miles
1313 College
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5870 0.4 9-12 1,079 - Canon City Canon City Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 402 students10
0.4 miles
1215 Main Steeet
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5740 0.4 6-8 402 - Canon City Lincoln School Of Science And Technology Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 267 students10
1.0 miles
420 Myrtle Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5830 1 K-5 267 - Canon City Canon Exploratory School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-8 | 348 students10
1.4 miles
2855 North 9th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6050 1.4 K-8 348 - Canon City Mckinley Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 200 students10
1.7 miles
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010 1.7 K-5 200
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