Enrollment
148
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Primary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Primary School
Washington Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rocky Ford, Colorado, enrolling 148 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.4:1, Washington Primary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Colorado schools and 31% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.7% of students qualify for free meals, 97% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rocky Ford School District No. R2 also operates Jefferson Intermediate School (305 students) and Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School (271 students) alongside Washington Primary 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 Primary School compares
Washington Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,993
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rocky Ford School District No. R2, which includes Washington Primary School.
$15,993
Per student
-2%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 62.1%
Federal 21.8%
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 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other 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 (~148 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Rocky Ford on the city page.
Is Washington Primary School a good school?
Washington Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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