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#1033 of 1,815 schools in CO
Based on limited data
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Lamar School District No. Re-2 · Lamar, CO
A Lamar School District No. Re-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
510 SOUTH 9TH STREET, Lamar, CO 81052
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Average522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lamar), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,729
Median home value
$150,400
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lamar School District No. Re-2
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary School is listed in Lamar School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lamar, CO, part of Lamar School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 257 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 1,815 schools in CO.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary School
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary School rank in CO?
Washington Elementary School ranks #1,033 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary School?
90.3% of students at Washington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Prowers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.1%
- Phone
- (719) 336-7764
- Area population (ZIP 81052)
- 9,010
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81052; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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