Enrollment
452
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brush, CO
Thomson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080261000156
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomson Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Brush · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomson Primary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brush, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-2 Brush · Colorado
NCES ID 080261000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomson Primary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomson Primary School
Thomson Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brush, Colorado, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #293, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (48%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
School District No. Re-2 Brush also operates Brush High School (350 students) and Brush Middle School (328 students) alongside Thomson Primary 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 Thomson Primary School compares
Thomson Primary 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,174
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Thomson Primary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. Re-2 Brush, which includes Thomson Primary School.
$15,174
Per student
-7%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 26.2%
Federal 13.4%
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 Thomson Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brush Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaver Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~452 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomson Primary School
How many students attend Thomson Primary School?
Thomson Primary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brush, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson Primary School is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomson Primary School?
49.0% of students at Thomson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomson Primary School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Brush, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomson Primary School?
Thomson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomson Primary School rank among public schools in Brush?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Brush, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brush on the city page.
Is Thomson Primary School a good school?
Thomson Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 School District No. Re-2 Brush?
Besides Thomson Primary School, School District No. Re-2 Brush also operates Brush High School (350 students), Brush Middle School (328 students), and Beaver Valley Elementary School (290 students). See the School District No. Re-2 Brush district page for the complete list.
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