- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loveland, CO
Namaqua Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Namaqua Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080540000937
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Namaqua Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Namaqua Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Namaqua Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Namaqua Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080540000937 · Loveland, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.9:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Namaqua Elementary School held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Namaqua 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 236
Namaqua Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Namaqua Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Namaqua Elementary School compares
Namaqua 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Namaqua 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 Namaqua 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Namaqua 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Namaqua Elementary School
How many students attend Namaqua Elementary School?
Namaqua Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Namaqua Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Namaqua Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% 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 Namaqua Elementary School?
31.0% of students at Namaqua Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Namaqua Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Namaqua Elementary School is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Namaqua Elementary School?
Namaqua Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Namaqua Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Namaqua Elementary School ranks #1 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 Namaqua 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.