Big Thompson Elementary School

179 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

179

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Thompson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	23
Black	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
140 (78.2%)
Hispanic
23 (12.8%)
Two or More
11 (6.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.7%)
Black
2 (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)613-5600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Big Thompson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	21
Grade 1	25
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Big Thompson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	87	48.6%
Male	92	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)