Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co

146 N Jefferson St
Monument, CO 80132-0040
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,332 students in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
6,332 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#3 out of 179 school districts
(Top 5%)
54%
33%
65%
45%
(20-21)
48%
29%
91%
82.7%
(2022-23)
16.1%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
37%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
76%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,814 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,912 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$15,748 MM
Spending
$94 MM
$16,147 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,814
$18,225
Spending / Student
$14,912
$18,686

Best Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lewis-palmer High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Palmer Ridge High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 867-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lewis-palmer Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Gr: PK-6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Lewis-palmer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1776 Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4776
Gr: 7-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Palmer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Upper Glenway
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Monument Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4303 Pinehurst Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 481-1950
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co?
Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co manages 10 public schools serving 6,332 students.
What is the rank of Lewis-Palmernsolidated School District No. 38 In The?
Lewis-Palmernsolidated School District No. 38 In The is ranked #4 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis-Palmernsolidated School District No. 38 In The?
76% of Lewis-Palmernsolidated School District No. 38 In The students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis-Palmernsolidated School District No. 38 In The?
Lewis-Palmernsolidated School District No. 38 In The has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Lewis-Palmernsolidated School District No. 38 In The's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,912 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,332 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 91% (Top 10% in CO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 54% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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