Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lewis-palmer Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis-palmer Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#74 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
81%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis-palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lewis-palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis-palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Creek Elementary School, Monument Charter Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Lewis-palmer Elementary School?
403 students attend Lewis-palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lewis-palmer Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis-palmer Elementary School?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewis-palmer Elementary School offer ?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lewis-palmer Elementary School part of?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.
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