Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Thompson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Thompson Elementary School serves the northwest part of Loveland, CO, covering an area of approximately 184.8 square miles, with typical drive times of 15-20 minutes and an average distance of 9.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge reaches up to 14.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Big Thompson Elementary School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Thompson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Thompson Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Thompson Elementary School's ranking?
Big Thompson Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Big Thompson Elementary School often compared to?
Big Thompson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Estes Park K-5 School, Lyons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Big Thompson Elementary School?
179 students attend Big Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Big Thompson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Thompson Elementary School?
Big Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Big Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Big Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Thompson Elementary School part of?
Big Thompson Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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