WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fremont Re-1 school district, located in CANON CITY, CO with about 334 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 606 North 9th Street in Cañon City, Colorado, is a foundational educational institution serving the local community within the Cañon City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of foundational skills necessary for students as they transition through their primary education years.

As a pillar of the Cañon City neighborhood, the school typically focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students. By maintaining a location central to the community, Washington Elementary prioritizes accessibility and neighborhood engagement, striving to prepare its young learners for future academic success while upholding the values and standards of the broader district.

For more information, contact WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 276-6090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

606 NORTH 9TH STREET
CANON CITY, CO 81212-3462
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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CANON CITY, CO with about 334 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fremont Re-1
Total Students:
334
Teachers:
23.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 334 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
72.8%
Hispanic/Latino
18.9%
Two or more races
6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.9%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.