Washington Primary School

709 South 11th Street
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 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 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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

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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
Total Students
152 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Primary School is 0.44, 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
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
69%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
29%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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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 Primary School?
152 students attend Washington Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Washington Primary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • 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

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