Thomson Primary School

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Thomson Primary School, located at 422 Ray Street in Brush, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Brush School District RE-2J. As a primary school, it focuses on the essential early developmental years of childhood education, typically catering to students in the lower elementary grades. The school is situated in a quiet residential area, aiming to provide a supportive and structured learning environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development for the local youth.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects like literacy and numeracy, Thomson Primary is dedicated to building a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families. The school emphasizes character development and foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels within the district. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Brush community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and prepares young learners for future educational challenges.

452

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomson Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	216
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
219 (48.5%)
Hispanic
216 (47.8%)
Two or More
8 (1.8%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	School District No. Re-2 Brush
Phone:	(970)842-5139
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 154

Kindergarten 94

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 100