BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Thompson School District R-2J school district, located in BERTHOUD, CO with about 463 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 560 Bunyan Avenue in the heart of Berthoud, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational pillar for the local community within the Thompson School District. Known for its small-town atmosphere, the school emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. It serves students in the primary grade levels, aiming to build a strong educational baseline through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while encouraging student curiosity and engagement.
Beyond academics, Berthoud Elementary is characterized by a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success. By maintaining a focus on core values like respect, responsibility, and safety, the school strives to prepare its young learners for their future transitions into middle school, all while retaining the unique, close-knit identity of the Berthoud community.
For more information, contact BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 613-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BERTHOUD, CO 80513-1130
(970) 613-7500
BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BERTHOUD, CO with about 463 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Thompson School District R-2J
- Total Students:
- 463
- Teachers:
- 24.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 463 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BERTHOUD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.