How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Columbia Elementary School | Queen Palmer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 265 | 198 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.8% | 73.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Columbia Elementary School | Queen Palmer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,835 | $15,835 |
| District | The Colorado Springs Schools District 11 | The Colorado Springs Schools District 11 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Columbia Elementary School | Queen Palmer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 36.4% |
| African American | 6.8% | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.1% | 42.4% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.3% | 12.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Columbia Elementary School | Queen Palmer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 257:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.0% | 18.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 27 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.