- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Thomson Primary School grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+22.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 080261000156 · Brush, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 18.1:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Brush High School (350 students)
Thomson Primary School grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+22.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Thomson Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomson Primary School
452 students
- Brush High Sch
Brush High School
350 students
- Brush Middle S
Brush Middle School
328 students
- Beaver Valley
Beaver Valley Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Thomson Primary School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomson Primary School compares
Thomson Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,514
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
Counselors1.1 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.
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
District finance for School District No. Re-2 Brush reports $15,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 87.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.