Palmer Lake Elementary School
320 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
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.
320
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 244 |
| Hispanic | 55 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 15 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White244 (76.2 %)
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Hispanic55 (17.2 %)
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Two or More15 (4.7 %)
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Asian3 (0.9 %)
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Black2 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
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: | Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co |
| Phone: | (719)488-4760 |
| Website: | http://www.lewispalmer.org/Domain/13 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 320 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 25.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 69 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 29 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
31
Kindergarten
34
Grade 1
36
Grade 2
36
Grade 3
49
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
50
Grade 6
49
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 31 |
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Grade 1 | 36 |
| Grade 2 | 36 |
| Grade 3 | 49 |
| Grade 4 | 35 |
| Grade 5 | 50 |
| Grade 6 | 49 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 169 | 52.8% |
| Male | 151 | 47.2% |
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