- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berthoud, CO
Berthoud Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Berthoud Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080540000926
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berthoud Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Berthoud · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Berthoud Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berthoud Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Berthoud, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Berthoud Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080540000926 · Berthoud, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 17.7:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Berthoud Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Berthoud 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 495
Berthoud Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Berthoud Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berthoud Elementary School compares
Berthoud Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Colorado - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Berthoud Elementary School is less 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 Berthoud Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berthoud 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 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berthoud Elementary School
How many students attend Berthoud Elementary School?
Berthoud Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berthoud, CO. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berthoud Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berthoud Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Berthoud Elementary School?
14.9% of students at Berthoud Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berthoud Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berthoud Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Berthoud, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berthoud Elementary School?
Berthoud Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Berthoud Elementary School rank among public schools in Berthoud?
By Resource Investment Index, Berthoud Elementary School ranks #5 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 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.