Washington Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission at Washington Elementary School is to instill and develop the foundations of life-long learning in our students. The ultimate goal of Washington is to produce capable, productive citizens that can successfully function in a democratic society.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.46, 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
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
257 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
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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