Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurene Edmondson Elementary School is a public school located in Loveland, Colorado, serving students within the Thompson School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, often utilizing modern instructional techniques to engage students across various subjects.

Beyond its academic program, Laurene Edmondson is recognized for its commitment to building strong partnerships with families and the local community. The school environment typically emphasizes character education and collaboration, encouraging students to become responsible members of their community. With its dedicated staff and focus on creating a positive, nurturing climate, the school remains a staple of the Loveland area, prioritizing the individual needs of its diverse student body.

261

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	94
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	15

White
145 (55.6 %)
Hispanic
94 (36.0 %)
Two or More
15 (5.7 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thompson School District R-2J
Phone:	(970)613-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	34
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	52.5%
Male	124	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)