- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 080279000176 · Canon City, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Canon City High School (936 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canon City Hig
Canon City High School
936 students
- Harrison Schoo
Harrison School
472 students
- Canon City Mid
Canon City Middle School
382 students
- This school 319
Washington Elementary School
319 students
- Canon Explorat 316
Canon Exploratory School
316 students
- Mckinley Eleme 262
Mckinley Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Fremont Re-1 reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.