Washington Elementary School

510 South 9th Street
Lamar, CO 81052
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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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
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
67%
36%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
31%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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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
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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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

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