Lewis-palmer Elementary School
Tel:
(719)488-4750
- Lewis-palmer Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Lewis-palmer Elementary School's student population of 421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lewis-palmer Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lewis-palmer Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #169 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 83% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lewis-Palmer Consolidated No. 38 in the co School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lewis-palmer Elementary School is Palmer Ridge High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monument Charter Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Monument Charter Academy (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Monument Monument Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 1021 students
0.4 miles
1150 Village Ridge Point
Monument, CO 80132
(719)481-1950 0.4 PK-8 1021 - Monument Lewis-palmer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 856 students
0.5 miles
1776 Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4776 0.5 7-8 856 - Monument Palmer Ridge High School Grades: 9-12 | 1184 students
1.0 miles
19255 Monument Hill Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719)867-8600 1.0 9-12 1184 - Monument Lewis-palmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1045 students
1.4 miles
1300 Higby Road
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4720 1.4 9-12 1045 - Monument Bear Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 970 students
2.3 miles
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719)488-4770 2.3 PK-6 970
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