- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berthoud, CO
Berthoud Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Berthoud Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080540006824
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berthoud Early Childhood earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Berthoud · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Berthoud Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berthoud Early Childhood ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Berthoud, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540006824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Berthoud Early Childhood shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (-26.7%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080540006824 · Berthoud, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 26:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Berthoud Early Childhood shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (-26.7%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Berthoud Early Childhood 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 26
Berthoud Early Childhood
26 students
What this shows Berthoud Early Childhood reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berthoud Early Childhood compares
Berthoud Early Childhood 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 57% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Berthoud Early Childhood is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Berthoud Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berthoud Early Childhood'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 other 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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berthoud Early Childhood
How many students attend Berthoud Early Childhood?
Berthoud Early Childhood has 26 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berthoud, CO. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berthoud Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Berthoud Early Childhood is 26:1, which is 57% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berthoud Early Childhood?
23.3% of students at Berthoud Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berthoud Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Berthoud Early Childhood is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Berthoud, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berthoud Early Childhood?
Berthoud Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Berthoud Early Childhood rank among public schools in Berthoud?
By Resource Investment Index, Berthoud Early Childhood ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Berthoud, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Berthoud on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Berthoud Early Childhood, 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.