- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monument, CO
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis-Palmer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080582001002
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis-Palmer Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Monument · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 731
- students enrolled
Lewis-Palmer Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Palmer Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Monument, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080582001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Lewis-Palmer Middle School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080582001002 · Monument, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students)
Lewis-Palmer Middle School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lewis-Palmer Middle 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
- This school
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
731 students
- Monument Chart
Monument Charter Academy
612 students
- Monument Chart
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
541 students
What this shows Lewis-Palmer Middle School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis-Palmer Middle School compares
Lewis-Palmer Middle 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Colorado - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Lewis-Palmer Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monument Charter Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monument Charter Academy Secondary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis-Palmer Middle 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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~731 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 781 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis-Palmer Middle School is 17.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Monument, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Monument?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis-Palmer Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public 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 Middle 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.