Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co

MONUMENT, Colorado — 10 schools

6,496
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$11,942
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co operates 10 public schools serving 6,496 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 other, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,332 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in El Paso County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,942 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 44.8% local, 47.8% state, and 7.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $53,486 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #135 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (36 AP courses district-wide), a 453.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 75.9% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Lewis-Palmer High School accounts for 18.1% of all Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co school enrollment varies 4.0× across entities

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co school enrollment ranges from 286 students (lowest) to 1,144 students (highest), a spread of 858 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co student-counselor ratio is 454:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
47.8%
State
44.8%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
135 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in El Paso County county, where this district is located.

$1,196
Studio/mo
$1,464
1 BR/mo
$1,735
2 BR/mo
$2,413
3 BR/mo
$2,744
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,486
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co.

White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 7.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 10
Schools with AP
36 AP courses total
453.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co

School Enrollment
Lewis-Palmer High School
1,144
Palmer Ridge High School
1,066
Bear Creek Elementary School
869
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
731
Monument Charter Academy
Charter
612
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Charter
541
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
409
Prairie Winds Elementary School
374
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
300
Palmer Lake Elementary School
286

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co?

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co has 10 schools, including 2 high, 7 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 6,496 students.

How much does Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co spend per student?

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co spends $11,942 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #135 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co?

The average teacher salary in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co is $53,486 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in El Paso County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co?

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co students are 75.9% White, 13.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 1.4% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co?

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #135 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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