Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thompson Online ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-39%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
81%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thompson Online?
The graduation rate of Thompson Online is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 77%.
How many students attend Thompson Online?
64 students attend Thompson Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thompson Online students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thompson Online?
Thompson Online has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thompson Online offer ?
Thompson Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thompson Online part of?
Thompson Online is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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