Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lewis-palmer Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lewis-palmer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewis-palmer Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis-palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lewis-palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Lewis-palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lewis-palmer Elementary School?
399 students attend Lewis-palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Lewis-palmer Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis-palmer Elementary School?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lewis-palmer Elementary School offer ?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lewis-palmer Elementary School part of?
Lewis-palmer Elementary School is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.
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