Enrollment
1,005
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Loveland, CO
Thompson Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080540000938
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Valley High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Valley High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Valley High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540000938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thompson Valley High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thompson Valley High School
Thompson Valley High School is a large high school in Loveland, Colorado, enrolling 1,005 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 86% of Colorado schools and 21% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,005 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students) and Mountain View High School (1,074 students) alongside Thompson Valley High 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 Thompson Valley High School compares
Thompson Valley High 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Colorado - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Thompson Valley High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thompson School District R-2j, which includes Thompson Valley High 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 Thompson Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Pk-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Valley High 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
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- 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 high 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 (~1,005 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thompson Valley High School
How many students attend Thompson Valley High School?
Thompson Valley High School has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loveland, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Valley High School is 20.1:1, which is 21% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Valley High School?
25.1% of students at Thompson Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Valley High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Valley High School?
Thompson Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Thompson Valley High School rank among high schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Valley High School ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Loveland on the city page.
Is Thompson Valley High School a good school?
Thompson Valley High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Thompson Valley High 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.
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