PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co school district, located in PALMER LAKE, CO with about 393 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a community-focused public school located in the small, scenic town of Palmer Lake, Colorado. Part of the Lewis-Palmer School District 38, the school serves a student body typically ranging from preschool through fifth grade. Known for its intimate, small-town atmosphere, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and families, creating a supportive environment designed to promote both academic growth and character development.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to high academic standards and a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrated with creative arts and social-emotional learning. Because of its location in the foothills of the Rockies, Palmer Lake Elementary often incorporates its natural surroundings into the student experience, encouraging an appreciation for the local environment. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, the school acts as a central hub for the Palmer Lake community, striving to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.
For more information, contact PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 488-4760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALMER LAKE, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PALMER LAKE, CO with about 393 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 24.79
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 393 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.