Washington Primary School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Washington Primary School's student population of 152 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Primary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 Primary School?
152 students attend Washington Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Washington Primary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Primary School offer ?
Washington Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Primary School part of?
Washington Primary School is part of Rocky Ford School District No. R2.
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