Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis-Palmer Elementary School serves the northern part of Monument, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis-palmer Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: 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 #161 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lewis-palmer Elementary School?
409 students attend Lewis-palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lewis-palmer Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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