Enrollment
319
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canon City, CO
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080279000176
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Canon City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Canon City, CO.
School address
District: Fremont Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080279000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Canon City, Colorado, enrolling 319 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fremont Re-1 spends $12,716 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fremont Re-1 also operates Canon City High School (936 students) and Harrison School (472 students) alongside Washington Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Re-1, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$12,716
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 51.1%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canon City Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canon Exploratory School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canon City, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Canon City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Canon City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Canon City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canon City on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fremont Re-1?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Fremont Re-1 also operates Canon City High School (936 students), Harrison School (472 students), and Canon City Middle School (382 students). See the Fremont Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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