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Palmer Elementary School

Palmer Elementary School

Address: 995 Grape Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-5000

Principal Name: Dawn Salter

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CDE School Profile

About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
196
Total Enrollment
15:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:05am - 3:05pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Welcome to Palmer Elementary, a community school nestled in the heart of Denver's Mayfair neighborhood. We serve ECE-3 through fifth-grade students. We are a caring community with supportive parents, intelligent children and dedicated educators committed to developing the whole child and a joy for learning. The Palmer community is safe...

Welcome to Palmer Elementary, a community school nestled in the heart of Denver's Mayfair neighborhood. We serve ECE-3 through fifth-grade students. We are a caring community with supportive parents, intelligent children and dedicated educators committed to developing the whole child and a joy for learning. The Palmer community is safe and welcoming where students' voices are elevated and respected. We honor diversity, equity, inclusion, a growth mindset, and high expectations.

Student Demographics

Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
17.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16%
White
56.1%
Other
9.3%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
17.7%
Hispanic or Latino
17.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
64.7%
Withheld
0%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
32.1%
English Learners
4.6%
Special Education
14.8%
6.73
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2023
Students feel a sense of belonging 90.3 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 77.8 %
Students feel safe and healthy 82.6 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 74.6 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 46.2 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 89.4 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 88.8 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 53.2 % 57.3 % +4.1 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 70.7 % 68 % -2.7 %
Economically Disadvantaged 19 % 26.1 % +7.1 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 63 % 69.5 % +6.5 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 37.2 % 47 % +9.8 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 51.7 % 56 % +4.3 %
Economically Disadvantaged NA 13 % NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA 60 % NA

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 65 69 +4.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White 65 66 +1.0
Not Economically Disadvantaged 65.5 72 +6.5
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students NA 61.5 NA
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA 58 NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA 65 NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

Performance Plan
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Blended Learning
Gifted and Talented
Project-Based Learning
STEM
Special Programs Offered

Community Service Club or Organization
Music
Personalized Learning
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Student Leadership
Technology
Student Services & Supports

After-School Programs
Before-School Programs
Breakfast
Lunch
Special Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Autistic Center-Based Program
Early Childhood Education Model 1 Center-Based Program
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

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Early Childhood

ECE-3 English
ECE-4 English
Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0 % 0 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 0 % 0 % 0 %
Asian 0 % 0 % 0 %
Black or African American 0 % 0 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 0 % 0 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 % 0 % 0 %
Two or More Races 0 % 0 % 0 %
White 0 % 0 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2023
Average Daily Attendance 89.2 %
Truancy Rate 6.7 %
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