Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Palmer Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Palmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmer Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
17%
5%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Palmer Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montclair School Of Academics And Enrichment, Park Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Palmer Elementary School?
237 students attend Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Palmer Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmer Elementary School?
Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palmer Elementary School part of?
Palmer Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Palmer Elementary School located?
Palmer Elementary School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East.
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