Enrollment
1,032
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loveland, CO
Loveland Classical School
Federal NCES profile for Loveland Classical School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080540006534Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loveland Classical School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Loveland Classical School has class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Classical School ranks #8 of 12 schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540006534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loveland Classical School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loveland Classical School
Loveland Classical School is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Loveland, Colorado, enrolling 1,032 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.7% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,032 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students) and Mountain View High School (1,074 students) alongside Loveland Classical School.
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 Loveland Classical School compares
Loveland Classical School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Colorado - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Loveland Classical School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District R-2j, which includes Loveland Classical School.
$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 Loveland Classical 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Pk-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loveland Classical School'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
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,032 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Loveland Classical School
How many students attend Loveland Classical School?
Loveland Classical School has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loveland, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loveland Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loveland Classical School is 19.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loveland Classical School?
12.7% of students at Loveland Classical School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loveland Classical School?
The largest demographic group at Loveland Classical School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loveland Classical School?
Loveland Classical School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Loveland Classical School rank among schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Classical School ranks #8 of 12 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 schools in Loveland on the city page.
Is Loveland Classical School a good school?
Loveland Classical School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. 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 Loveland Classical School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Thompson Valley High School (1,005 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.
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