Very Good
#646 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 36% in state
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Elementary School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO
A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1921 EAST YAMPA STREET, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 40% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Queen Palmer Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Queen Palmer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,777
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishami AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Columbia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Colorado School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #11 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Queen Palmer Elementary School is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Queen Palmer Elementary School
Queen Palmer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Queen Palmer Elementary School
What grades does Queen Palmer Elementary School serve?
Queen Palmer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Queen Palmer Elementary School?
Queen Palmer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queen Palmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queen Palmer Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Queen Palmer Elementary School rank in CO?
Queen Palmer Elementary School ranks #646 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Queen Palmer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Queen Palmer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Queen Palmer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Queen Palmer Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Queen Palmer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Queen Palmer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Queen Palmer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Queen Palmer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Queen Palmer Elementary School?
89.4% of students at Queen Palmer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (719) 328-3200
- Area population (ZIP 80909)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80909; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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