- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lamar, CO
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080522000865
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lamar, CO.
School address
District: Lamar School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080522000865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080522000865 · Lamar, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 12.3:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamar High School (393 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.5 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
- Lamar High Sch
Lamar High School
393 students
- Lamar Middle S
Lamar Middle School
275 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
252 students
- This school
Washington Elementary School
222 students
- Alta Vista Cha 133
Alta Vista Charter School
133 students
- Melvin Hendric 122
Melvin Hendrickson Development Center
122 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 222 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$10,990
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 29.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Washington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Lamar School District No. Re-2 reports $10,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Vista Charter School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melvin Hendrickson Development Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lamar, CO. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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?
72.2% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Lamar, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lamar, 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 Lamar on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar School District No. Re-2?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students), Lamar Middle School (275 students), and Parkview Elementary School (252 students). See the Lamar School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.