- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080540000938
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Thompson Valley High School held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080540000938 · Loveland, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 20.1:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Thompson Valley High School held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.5 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Thompson Valley High 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
- This school
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- Riverview Pk-8
Riverview Pk-8
757 students
What this shows Thompson Valley High School reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Valley High School compares
Thompson Valley High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,074
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,005 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.