Serving 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Queen Palmer Elementary School serves the southern part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Queen Palmer Elementary School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Queen Palmer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queen Palmer Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1111 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
42%
37%
Black
8%
5%
White
36%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen Palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Queen Palmer Elementary School is ranked #1111 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Queen Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Queen Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School, Penrose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Queen Palmer Elementary School?
198 students attend Queen Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Queen Palmer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queen Palmer Elementary School?
Queen Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Queen Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Queen Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Queen Palmer Elementary School part of?
Queen Palmer Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Queen Palmer Elementary School located?
Queen Palmer Elementary School is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
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