Enrollment
731
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis-Palmer Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Lewis-Palmer Middle School is a large middle school in Monument, Colorado, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co spends $10,492 per pupil, 36% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co also operates Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students) and Palmer Ridge High School (1,066 students) alongside Lewis-Palmer Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis-Palmer Middle School compares
Lewis-Palmer Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co, which includes Lewis-Palmer Middle School.
$10,492
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
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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 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, 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.
Is Lewis-Palmer Middle School a good school?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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