Public schools in Monument, CO
8 open public schools with an address in Monument, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,264
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Monument public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Monument, CO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,264 students, an average of 658 per school. The largest campus is Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students), and the largest elementary school is Bear Creek Elementary School (869).
Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 16% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Monument
Elementary schools in Monument
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Elementary School Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | PK–06 | 869 | 16.1:1 | |
| Lewis-Palmer Elementary School Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | PK–06 | 409 | 16.1:1 | |
| Monument Charter Academy Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co · Charter | PK–05 | 612 | 15.8:1 | |
| Prairie Winds Elementary School Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | PK–06 | 374 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Monument
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Palmer Middle School Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | 07–08 | 731 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Monument
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Palmer High School Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | 09–12 | 1,144 | 22.7:1 | |
| Palmer Ridge High School Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co | 09–12 | 1,066 | 20.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Monument
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education reEnvisioned School Education Reenvisioned BOCES | KG–12 | 59 | 2.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic13.6%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Monument schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,264 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Monument
How many public schools are in Monument, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Monument: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,264 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Monument?
Schools with an address in Monument belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the co (7 schools), Education Reenvisioned BOCES (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Monument?
Lewis-Palmer High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Monument, with 1,144 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Monument?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in Monument are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Monument Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Monument schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Monument public schools is 16.1:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Monument guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Colorado cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities