Sarah Milner Elementary School

smes.tsd.org/

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sarah Milner Elementary School is a public school located in Loveland, Colorado, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Thompson School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school, often highlighting the importance of building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Loveland community.

Located in a quiet residential area on Jocelyn Drive, Sarah Milner is characterized by its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere. The school staff generally focuses on personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to cultivate curiosity and lifelong learning habits. With its focus on foundational academic skills and character education, Sarah Milner Elementary remains a staple institution for families in the Loveland area seeking a traditional public elementary school experience.

264

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sarah Milner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	88
Black	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
160 (60.6%)
Hispanic
88 (33.3%)
Two or More
13 (4.9%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
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)613-6700
Website:	http://smes.tsd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 53

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sarah Milner Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	22
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sarah Milner Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	53%
Male	124	47%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)