- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loveland, CO
B F Kitchen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for B F Kitchen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080540000924
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B F Kitchen Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
B F Kitchen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B F Kitchen Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
B F Kitchen Elementary School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 080540000924 · Loveland, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 9.9:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
B F Kitchen Elementary School shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
B F Kitchen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school 159
B F Kitchen Elementary School
159 students
What this shows B F Kitchen Elementary School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How B F Kitchen Elementary School compares
B F Kitchen Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 32% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, B F Kitchen Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B F Kitchen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B F Kitchen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about B F Kitchen Elementary School
How many students attend B F Kitchen Elementary School?
B F Kitchen Elementary School has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B F Kitchen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at B F Kitchen Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B F Kitchen Elementary School?
50.8% of students at B F Kitchen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B F Kitchen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at B F Kitchen Elementary School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B F Kitchen Elementary School?
B F Kitchen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B F Kitchen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, B F Kitchen Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides B F Kitchen Elementary School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.