Palmer Elementary School

995 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Palmer Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Palmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#591 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Palmer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Palmer Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palmer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Palmer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Palmer Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montclair School Of Academics And Enrichment, Park Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Palmer Elementary School?
237 students attend Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Palmer Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer Elementary School?
Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palmer Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Palmer Elementary School located?
Palmer Elementary School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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