Queen Palmer Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

1921 EAST YAMPA STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909

198 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Queen Palmer Elementary School, located in the central part of Colorado Springs, is a neighborhood school serving students in the Harrison School District 2. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills while addressing the diverse socioeconomic needs of its local community. Its mission typically emphasizes creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and strong parent-teacher partnerships.

Beyond its core curriculum, Queen Palmer often integrates programs designed to support the "whole child," including social-emotional learning and community engagement initiatives. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Colorado Springs, allowing it to serve as a hub for neighborhood families. By prioritizing small-group interventions and a consistent emphasis on literacy and mathematics, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

198

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Queen Palmer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	82
Black	24
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
82 (41.4 %)
White
76 (38.4 %)
Black
24 (12.1 %)
Two or More
13 (6.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-3200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 23