Washington Elementary School
263 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Washington Elementary School, located at 510 South 9th Street in Lamar, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lamar School District RE-2. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to students in the local community, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills during the formative years of childhood. The school operates with a mission to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding Lamar community.
The school functions as part of a smaller, rural school district, which often allows for a more personalized educational experience and closer collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. By adhering to the district's broader educational standards, Washington Elementary strives to create a balanced curriculum that addresses both individual student needs and state-mandated requirements. For families in the area, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary development, prioritizing a safe and engaging atmosphere conducive to both personal growth and academic achievement.
The school functions as part of a smaller, rural school district, which often allows for a more personalized educational experience and closer collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. By adhering to the district's broader educational standards, Washington Elementary strives to create a balanced curriculum that addresses both individual student needs and state-mandated requirements. For families in the area, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary development, prioritizing a safe and engaging atmosphere conducive to both personal growth and academic achievement.
263
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic | 178 |
| Black | 2 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Hispanic178 (67.7 %)
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White79 (30.0 %)
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Two or More4 (1.5 %)
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Black2 (0.8 %)
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: | Lamar School District No. Re-2 |
| Phone: | (719)336-7764 |
| Website: | http://sites.google.com/lamarschools.org/washington-elementary |
| Grade Range: | K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 263 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 169 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
72
Grade 1
107
Grade 2
84
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 |
| Grade 1 | 107 |
| Grade 2 | 84 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 123 | 46.8% |
| Male | 140 | 53.2% |
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