Loveland Classical School

Thompson School District R-2J
3835 SW 14TH STREET
LOVELAND, CO 80537
Charter School 1,032 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Loveland Classical School (LCS) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Loveland, Colorado, that focuses on a rigorous, content-rich academic curriculum. As a classical education institution, the school emphasizes the "trivium" model—consisting of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—which is designed to build a strong foundation of core knowledge in subjects like history, literature, math, and science. The school aims to foster academic excellence while simultaneously developing students' character through a structured, traditional classroom environment.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for its commitment to civic virtue and traditional American values. It maintains a partnership with the Barney Charter School Initiative, which helps provide a structured framework for its curriculum. LCS is distinct in the Loveland area for its emphasis on teacher-led instruction, a dress code policy, and a highly structured pedagogical approach, making it a popular choice for families seeking an alternative to the standard district-run curriculum.
1,032
Total Students
61.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    817 (79.2%)
  • Hispanic
    161 (15.6%)
  • Two or More
    32 (3.1%)
  • Black
    9 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Thompson School District R-2J
Phone: (970)541-1507
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,032
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 206
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
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 91
Grade 3 93
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 92
Grade 6 96
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 94
Grade 9 78
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
LEAP School
Thompson School District R-2J
2525 VAN BUREN CT
LOVELAND, CO 80538 (3.0 miles away)
Not reported M - M