Washington Primary School serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- 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 148 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Primary School is 0.47, 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
11:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
67%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
30%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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?
148 students attend Washington Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Washington Primary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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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