BIG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BIG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Thompson School District R-2J school district, located in LOVELAND, CO with about 240 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 11 teachers, BIG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

BIG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Thompson School District in Loveland, Colorado. Situated along the gateway to the Big Thompson Canyon, the school serves a rural and suburban population, fostering a close-knit community environment. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and teachers in a personalized way.

The school is noted for its scenic location and its commitment to integrating local community values into its educational programming. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, Big Thompson Elementary aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle school. The staff generally focuses on maintaining high standards of character and academic excellence, utilizing the unique geography and environment of the Loveland area to create a distinct and welcoming campus culture for its students and their families.

For more information, contact BIG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 613-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7702 WEST HIGHWAY 34
LOVELAND, CO 80538-9454
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BIG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LOVELAND, CO with about 240 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
240
Teachers:
11.77
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 240 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG THOMPSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.0%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
42.1%
Male
57.9%

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.