Enrollment
26
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berthoud Early Childhood compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berthoud Early Childhood
Berthoud Early Childhood is a small combined-grade school in Berthoud, Colorado, enrolling 26 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 57% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Colorado schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students) and Mountain View High School (1,074 students) alongside Berthoud Early Childhood.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Berthoud Early Childhood compares
Berthoud Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District R-2j, which includes Berthoud Early Childhood.
$15,018
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.1%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~26 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Berthoud Early Childhood a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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