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Queen Palmer Elementary School vs. Penrose Elementary School

Should you attend Queen Palmer Elementary School or Penrose Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Queen Palmer Elementary School
1921 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Penrose Elementary School
4285 South Nonchalant Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Queen Palmer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penrose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
188 students
336 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Queen Palmer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Queen Palmer Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penrose Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Queen Palmer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Queen Palmer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penrose Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1111 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1468 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Queen Palmer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penrose Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Queen Palmer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Queen Palmer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Queen Palmer Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Penrose Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
49
Kindergarten Students
39
52
Grade 1 Students
30
49
Grade 2 Students
30
45
Grade 3 Students
20
47
Grade 4 Students
33
43
Grade 5 Students
36
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Queen Palmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Queen Palmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Queen Palmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Queen Palmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Queen Palmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Queen Palmer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Queen Palmer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Queen Palmer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Queen Palmer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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