Enrollment
731
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 080582001002
Lewis-Palmer Middle School — Monument, CO
Federal NCES profile for Lewis-Palmer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis-Palmer Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lewis-Palmer Middle School reports 731 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 366 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co spends $11,942 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.8% from the state, and 7.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis-Palmer Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Colorado — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,942
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 731 Top 86% in Colorado — larger than 14% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080582001002
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 366:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co, which includes Lewis-Palmer Middle School.
$11,942
Per student
-43%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 47.8%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis-Palmer Middle School
How many students attend Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in MONUMENT, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Palmer Middle School is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis-Palmer Middle School is White at 74.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in MONUMENT, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.