Namaqua Elementary School

209 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 19E
LOVELAND, CO 80537

236 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Namaqua Elementary School is a public school located in Loveland, Colorado, serving students in the Thompson School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse student body ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

As part of the Thompson School District, Namaqua Elementary adheres to a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. The school community is generally characterized by active parent involvement and a commitment to creating an inclusive, student-centered culture. By focusing on individualized learning goals and maintaining strong relationships between staff, families, and students, Namaqua strives to cultivate a positive and engaging learning atmosphere for all its attendees.

236

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Namaqua Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	38
Black	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
177 (75.0%)
Hispanic
38 (16.1%)
Two or More
18 (7.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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)613-6600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 35

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Namaqua Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Namaqua Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	45.8%
Male	128	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)