Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

Summary:

Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Monument, Colorado, serving grades PK-6 with 399 students. It is part of the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38, which is ranked 6th out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lewis-Palmer Elementary School consistently performs well on CMAS assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 63.9% in ELA and 46.9% in Math, outperforming the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The student population is predominantly White, with 79.45% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year, and the school has a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 7.77%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.7, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to other elementary schools in the same district and nearby districts, such as Douglass Valley Elementary and The Da Vinci Academy School, Lewis-Palmer Elementary School generally outperforms its peers on CMAS assessments. However, the school's lack of racial diversity compared to some nearby schools may be an area for further exploration and consideration.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
       Monument, CO  80132-9081


(719) 488-4750

District: Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
240th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,076 Help


Students who attend Lewis-Palmer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High:    Palmer Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.3% Help


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Compare Details Lewis-Palmer Elementary School ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is 17.9, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is $13,076, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lewis-Palmer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis-Palmer Elementary School 240th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Lewis-Palmer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 6th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.44 65th 808 92.0%
2005 86.26 76th 823 90.8%
2006 87.38 63rd 829 92.4%
2007 84.84 90th 852 89.4%
2008 88.21 59th 849 93.1%
2009 89.04 56th 872 93.6%
2010 85.59 99th 925 89.3%
2011 86.77 92nd 935 90.2%
2012 84.36 115th 935 87.7%
2013 81.25 152nd 954 84.1%
2014 78.82 181st 962 81.2%
2015 86.91 97th 938 89.7%
2016 80.61 143rd 914 84.4%
2017 82.17 140th 929 84.9%
2018 82.31 147th 917 84.0%
2019 86.82 103rd 965 89.3%
2021 89.07 69th 710 90.3%
2022 91.01 58th 921 93.7%
2023 84.50 123rd 933 86.8%
2024 72.62 240th 943 74.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.17 99th 690 85.7%
2019 83.72 89th 758 88.3%
2021 86.14 49th 351 86.0%
2022 92.21 25th 595 95.8%
2023 72.03 165th 642 74.3%
2024 58.93 260th 684 62.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 163rd 693 76.5%
2019 83.49 96th 764 87.4%
2021 82.65 62nd 352 82.4%
2022 91.85 28th 594 95.3%
2023 82.20 98th 649 84.9%
2024 78.65 123rd 683 82.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.45 111th 596 81.4%
2021 81.43 52nd 288 81.9%
2022 85.20 44th 454 90.3%
2023 66.90 157th 525 70.1%
2024 57.27 229th 539 57.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Open Quote Our daughter has been attending this school for 2 years and absolutely loves it! I was very impressed how quickly she picked up reading and writing during her first year at kindergarten. She has excelled more than we could've imagined.

We are looking forward to our son enrolling in kindergarten next year and are completely confident in this school.

Staff is excellent, teachers are the best, school is clean and the keep the atmosphere fun. HIGHLY recommend this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 544 4 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 315 2 3 10 5 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 334 4 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1991 345 5 11 7 2 n/a n/a 0 370
1992 386 7 8 7 5 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 446 3 9 4 4 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 511 4 7 6 4 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 459 6 12 41 3 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 459 6 12 41 3 n/a n/a 0 521
1997 478 5 11 10 1 n/a n/a 0 505
1998 437 5 10 11 2 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 450 4 14 9 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 450 7 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2001 427 5 13 12 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 364 2 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 364 2 18 10 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 359 1 17 9 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 366 1 15 10 3 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 407 6 20 15 5 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 434 5 27 21 5 n/a n/a 0 492
2008 410 2 28 25 6 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 370 2 29 28 8 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 361 3 29 32 4 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 350 1 31 50 3 4 19 0 458
2012 335 2 26 43 6 4 18 0 434
2013 345 3 23 27 5 4 17 0 424
2014 330 4 19 38 4 5 20 0 420
2015 336 6 17 41 5 2 13 0 420
2016 352 2 9 36 5 2 16 0 422
2017 348 3 10 38 3 1 18 0 421
2018 350 5 11 42 2 2 16 0 428
2019 386 3 10 43 6 1 13 0 462
2020 384 2 12 49 5 0 23 0 475
2021 327 4 14 37 4 0 28 0 414
2022 325 4 9 36 4 0 25 0 403
2023 317 4 6 40 4 0 28 0 399
2024 321 3 6 49 5 2 31 0 417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 26.3 21.5 n/a
1989 335 20.1 16.6 3.9
1990 348 18.5 18.8 2.6
1991 370 20.0 18.5 2.4
1992 413 20.0 20.6 2.4
1993 466 20.1 23.2 2.8
1994 532 22.2 24.0 3.2
1995 521 23.0 22.7 1
1996 521 23.0 22.7 1
1997 505 21.0 24.0 1
1998 465 20.5 22.7 1.7
1999 479 23.0 20.8 1.5
2000 480 26.0 18.5 0.2
2001 457 26.5 17.2 1.1
2002 395 25.5 15.5 2
2003 395 25.5 15.5 2
2004 387 25.5 15.2 1.6
2005 395 24.4 16.2 1.5
2006 453 28.0 16.2 2.4
2007 492 29.7 16.6 3.9
2008 471 32.1 14.7 4.7
2009 437 28.1 15.6 6.9
2010 429 24.6 17.4 10
2011 458 26.3 17.4 11.1
2012 434 23.7 18.2 13.1
2013 424 24.3 17.4 9
2014 420 27.9 15.0 12.6
2015 420 27.0 15.5 14
2016 422 27.0 15.6 17.1
2017 421 23.4 17.9 10.7
2018 428 26.4 16.1 11.4
2019 462 27.6 16.7 11.7
2020 475 28.9 16.3 8.6
2021 414 26.5 15.5 8.9
2022 403 25.4 15.8 9.4
2023 399 27.0 14.7 7.8
2024 417 23.2 17.9 15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 26.3 21.5 n/a
1989 335 20.1 16.6 3.9
1990 348 18.5 18.8 2.6
1991 370 20.0 18.5 2.4
1992 413 20.0 20.6 2.4
1993 466 20.1 23.2 2.8
1994 532 22.2 24.0 3.2
1995 521 23.0 22.7 1
1996 521 23.0 22.7 1
1997 505 21.0 24.0 1
1998 465 20.5 22.7 1.7
1999 479 23.0 20.8 1.5
2000 480 26.0 18.5 0.2
2001 457 26.5 17.2 1.1
2002 395 25.5 15.5 2
2003 395 25.5 15.5 2
2004 387 25.5 15.2 1.6
2005 395 24.4 16.2 1.5
2006 453 28.0 16.2 2.4
2007 492 29.7 16.6 3.9
2008 471 32.1 14.7 4.7
2009 437 28.1 15.6 6.9
2010 429 24.6 17.4 10
2011 458 26.3 17.4 11.1
2012 434 23.7 18.2 13.1
2013 424 24.3 17.4 9
2014 420 27.9 15.0 12.6
2015 420 27.0 15.5 14
2016 422 27.0 15.6 17.1
2017 421 23.4 17.9 10.7
2018 428 26.4 16.1 11.4
2019 462 27.6 16.7 11.7
2020 475 28.9 16.3 8.6
2021 414 26.5 15.5 8.9
2022 403 25.4 15.8 9.4
2023 399 27.0 14.7 7.8
2024 417 23.2 17.9 15.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,481
2020 $9,594
2021 $10,597
2022 $10,823
2023 $13,076

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 933 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)54.465.1
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)5651.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)52.648.4
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)48.858
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)74.353.7
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)70.752.8
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)52.943.6
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.945.1
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)62.363.5
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)57.754.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)76.869.8
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.263.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)59.462.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)45.565.1
 19.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)70.383.8
 13.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)66.268
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)52.761
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)50.748.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)69.669.3
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)62.459.6
 2.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Lewis-Palmer Elementary School)54.454.3
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38)51.553.3
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462399
 13.6%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic4340
 7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White386317
 17.9%
Two or More Races1328
 115.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.7%7.8%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis-Palmer Elementary School

Students who attend Lewis-Palmer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lewis-Palmer Middle School
High : Palmer Ridge High School

Students at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School are 77% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended Lewis-Palmer Elementary School.

Lewis-Palmer Elementary School ranks 240th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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