- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Queen Palmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080306000260
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queen Palmer Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #37 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Queen Palmer Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queen Palmer Elementary School ranks #37 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Queen Palmer Elementary School shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080306000260 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 14.1:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Queen Palmer Elementary School shrank from 198 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Queen Palmer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 198
Queen Palmer Elementary School
198 students
What this shows Queen Palmer Elementary School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queen Palmer Elementary School compares
Queen Palmer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 105% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
White 36.4%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Queen Palmer Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Queen Palmer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queen Palmer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queen Palmer Elementary School
How many students attend Queen Palmer Elementary School?
Queen Palmer Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queen Palmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queen Palmer Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% 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 Queen Palmer Elementary School?
78.8% of students at Queen Palmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queen Palmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Queen Palmer Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queen Palmer Elementary School?
Queen Palmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Queen Palmer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Queen Palmer Elementary School ranks #37 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Queen Palmer Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.