Enrollment
198
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+105% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Queen Palmer Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Queen Palmer Elementary School
Queen Palmer Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 198 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.8% of students qualify for free meals, 105% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Queen Palmer Elementary 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 Queen Palmer Elementary School compares
Queen Palmer Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Queen Palmer Elementary School.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
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 (~198 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Queen Palmer Elementary School a good school?
Queen Palmer Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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