Washington Elementary School

606 NORTH 9TH STREET
CANON CITY, CO 81212

299 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

299

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	39
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

White
236 (78.9 %)
Hispanic
39 (13.0 %)
Two or More
14 (4.7 %)
Black
4 (1.3 %)
Asian
4 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fremont Re-1
Phone:	(719)276-6090
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 59