Lamar High School vs Washington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar High School
Lamar · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Washington Elementary School
Lamar · Public elementary · Grades K–2
222 students
| Measure | Lamar High School Lamar, Colorado | Washington Elementary School Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 307 | #518 of 993 |
| National rank | #12792 of 16,910 | #30126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 393 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Lamar | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 32.4).
- •Lamar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 86.5%).
- •Washington Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.7).
- •Lamar High School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 222.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lamar High School better than Washington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary School ranks higher (42.8 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lamar High School and Washington Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar High School: 393. Washington Elementary School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar High School and Washington Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Lamar High School is 235th of 307 and Washington Elementary School is 518th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).