- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loveland, CO
Big Thompson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Thompson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080540000928
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Thompson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Thompson Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Thompson Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Big Thompson Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080540000928 · Loveland, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 14.9:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Big Thompson Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Big Thompson 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 179
Big Thompson Elementary School
179 students
What this shows Big Thompson Elementary School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Thompson Elementary School compares
Big Thompson 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Colorado - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Big Thompson 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 Big Thompson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Thompson 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Thompson Elementary School
How many students attend Big Thompson Elementary School?
Big Thompson Elementary School has 179 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Thompson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Thompson Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% 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 Big Thompson Elementary School?
15.5% of students at Big Thompson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Thompson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Thompson Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Thompson Elementary School?
Big Thompson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Big Thompson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Thompson Elementary School ranks #5 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 Big Thompson 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.