Washington Intermediate School (Closed 2009)

201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
Washington Intermediate School serves 120 students in grades 4-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
33%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Intermediate School?
120 students attend Washington Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Washington Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Intermediate School?
Washington Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Intermediate School offer ?
Washington Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Washington Intermediate School part of?
Washington Intermediate School is part of Huerfano School District Re-1.

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