- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monument, CO
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis-Palmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080582001004
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Monument · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Palmer Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Monument, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080582001004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 080582001004 · Monument, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 15.1:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students)
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis-Palmer H
Lewis-Palmer High School
1,144 students
- Palmer Ridge H
Palmer Ridge High School
1,066 students
- Bear Creek Ele
Bear Creek Elementary School
869 students
- Lewis-Palmer M
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
731 students
- Monument Chart
Monument Charter Academy
612 students
- This school 409
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Lewis-Palmer Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis-Palmer Elementary School compares
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 87% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co reports $12,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis-Palmer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Palmer High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis-Palmer Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monument Charter Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis-Palmer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis-Palmer Elementary School?
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monument, CO. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School?
5.0% of students at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis-Palmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Monument, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis-Palmer Elementary School?
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis-Palmer Elementary School rank among schools in Monument?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Palmer Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Monument, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monument on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co?
Besides Lewis-Palmer Elementary School, Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co also operates Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students), Palmer Ridge High School (1,066 students), and Bear Creek Elementary School (869 students). See the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co district page for the complete list.