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Palmer Lake, CO vs Afton, WY

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- Afton spends 39.3% more per student than Palmer Lake.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.1% lower in Afton than in Palmer Lake. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Afton had 1.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Palmer Lake
 Palmer Lake, COAfton, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,449$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,295  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,451$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.06  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2584573
 Students per Counselor274  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Palmer Lake    1 Reviews
Deb · Palmer Lake, CO
Oasis Between Metro Areas
Over 18 years ago

Palmer Lake is nestled against the mountains, just north of the United States Air Force Academy between Colorado Springs and Denver. With a population of less than 1500  More

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Reviews for Afton    2 Reviews
Phyllis · Afton, WY
Love Afton and Star Valley!!!!!
Over 8 years ago

Yes, we moved from a crowded, crime ridden area and found paradise. Not to have to look around when returning to parked car. Not to be afraid walking anywhere. Not to  More

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Mandy · Afton, WY
Buyer Beware!!
Over 9 years ago

I've lived in the Afton area of Star Valley since 1996. I have a nice house that I purchased in a nice subdivision while prices were reasonable. Our house and property  More

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