- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rocky Ford, CO
Washington Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080627001104
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rocky Ford · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Primary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rocky Ford, CO.
School address
District: Rocky Ford School District No. R2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080627001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Washington Primary School held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080627001104 · Rocky Ford, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 11.4:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Intermediate School (305 students)
Washington Primary School held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Washington Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
305 students
- Rocky Ford Jun
Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School
271 students
- This school
Washington Primary School
148 students
What this shows Washington Primary School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Primary School compares
Washington Primary 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 97% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$16,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Rocky Ford School District No. R2 reports $16,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Primary School
How many students attend Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rocky Ford, CO. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School is 11.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% 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 Primary School?
75.7% of students at Washington Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Rocky Ford?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rocky Ford, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rocky Ford School District No. R2?
Besides Washington Primary School, Rocky Ford School District No. R2 also operates Jefferson Intermediate School (305 students) and Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School (271 students). See the Rocky Ford School District No. R2 district page for the complete list.