Palmer Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, Colorado 80220 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
#503 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#29476 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmer Elementary School
Palmer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Denver, in the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 197 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 503rd of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 197.
There are 202 schools in Denver; Palmer Elementary School ranks 59th of 196 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Palmer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students · 1.3 km away
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 1.3 km away
Park Hill School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students · 1.5 km away
Steck Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 1.5 km away
Teller Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students · 1.6 km away
Denver Language School
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
930 students · 1.7 km away
Carson Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students · 1.7 km away
Odyssey School of Denver
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
318 students · 2.1 km away
McAuliffe International School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,329 students · 2.4 km away
Denver School of the Arts
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,044 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Nederland Elementary School
Nederland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
La Jara Elementary School
La Jara · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
Buena Vista Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students
Wm E Bishop Elementary School
Englewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
200 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmer Elementary School a good school?
Palmer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #503 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Palmer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Palmer Elementary School ranks #503 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #29476 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmer Elementary School?
Palmer Elementary School had 197 students in 2025.
Is Palmer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Palmer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.