Palmer Elementary School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

palmer.dpsk12.org

237 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palmer Elementary School, located in the Montclair neighborhood of Denver, serves as a vibrant educational hub within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. With a commitment to meeting the needs of a multifaceted student body, Palmer Elementary integrates core curriculum standards with enrichment opportunities designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, often acting as a gathering point for families in the 80220 zip code. By leveraging its location on Grape Street, Palmer focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents collaborate to enhance the student experience. The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for families to stay updated on district policies, school-specific programs, and extracurricular activities that round out the Palmer educational experience.

237

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	38
Black	41
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
133 (56.1 %)
Black
41 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
38 (16.0 %)
Two or More
19 (8.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-5000
Website:	http://palmer.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 35