Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Palmer Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palmer Lake Elementary School serves the west part of its school district in Palmer Lake, CO, covering an area of approximately 19.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmer Lake Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palmer Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer Lake Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#587 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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)18.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Palmer Lake Elementary School is ranked #587 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Palmer Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Palmer Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scenic Elementary School, Lewis-palmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Palmer Lake Elementary School?
286 students attend Palmer Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Palmer Lake Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmer Lake Elementary School?
Palmer Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Palmer Lake Elementary School offer ?
Palmer Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer Lake Elementary School part of?
Palmer Lake Elementary School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.
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