Enrollment
222
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+88% 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 Lamar, Colorado, enrolling 222 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 72.2% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 222 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (29%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lamar School District No. Re-2 spends $9,479 per pupil, 42% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lamar School District No. Re-2 also operates Lamar High School (393 students) and Lamar Middle School (275 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,479
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar School District No. Re-2, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$9,479
Per student
-42%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 62.4%
Federal 19.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~222 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 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lamar, CO.
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, 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 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.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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