- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loveland, CO
Mary Blair Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Blair Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080540000930
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Blair Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Blair Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Blair Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
170 on latest CCD 080540000930 · Loveland, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 14.2:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mary Blair 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 170
Mary Blair Elementary School
170 students
What this shows Mary Blair Elementary School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Blair Elementary School compares
Mary Blair Elementary School vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Mary Blair Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Blair 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 (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Blair Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Blair Elementary School?
Mary Blair Elementary School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loveland, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Blair Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Blair Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% 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 Mary Blair Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Mary Blair Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Blair Elementary School?
Mary Blair Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mary Blair Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Blair Elementary School ranks #2 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 Mary Blair 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.