Lewis-Palmer Middle School vs Prairie Winds Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Monument · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
Prairie Winds Elementary School
Monument · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
| Measure | Lewis-Palmer Middle School Monument, Colorado | Prairie Winds Elementary School Monument, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 262 | #28 of 993 |
| National rank | #5588 of 15,369 | #4671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 731 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| city | Monument | Monument |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Winds Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 59.5).
- •Prairie Winds Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Prairie Winds Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Prairie Winds Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.2).
- •Lewis-Palmer Middle School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 374.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lewis-Palmer Middle School better than Prairie Winds Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 59.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lewis-Palmer Middle School and Prairie Winds Elementary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Monument and Monument in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School: 731. Prairie Winds Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lewis-Palmer Middle School and Prairie Winds Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Lewis-Palmer Middle School is 69th of 262 and Prairie Winds Elementary School is 28th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).