Big Thompson Elementary School
Tel:
(970)613-5600
- Big Thompson Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Big Thompson Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 221 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Big Thompson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Big Thompson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #433 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 85% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thompson R-2J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Big Thompson Elementary School is Loveland Classical School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Namaqua Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Loveland Namaqua Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 312 students
3.6 miles
209 North County Road 19e
Loveland, CO 80537
(970)613-6600 3.6 K-5 312 - Loveland Ponderosa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 419 students
3.7 miles
4550 Florence Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)679-9500 3.7 K-5 419 - Loveland Loveland Classical School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 760 students
4.1 miles
3835 Sw 14th Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970)670-0527 4.1 K-12 760 - Loveland Lucile Erwin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 919 students
4.2 miles
4700 Lucerne Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)613-7600 4.2 6-8 919 - Loveland Van Buren Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 142 students
4.6 miles
1811 West 15th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970)613-7000 4.6 K-5 142
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