About This School
Big Thompson Elementary School is located in Loveland, CO and is one of 20 elementary schools in Thompson School District R-2j. It is a public school that serves 183 students in grades K-5.
Big Thompson Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Big Thompson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Big Thompson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Big Thompson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Big Thompson Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Big Thompson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Big Thompson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Big Thompson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Thompson School District R-2J District Spending
$8,371Per Pupil
The Thompson School District R-2J spends $8,371 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 53% on instruction, 44% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Thompson School District R-2J District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Namaqua Elementary School 5.7 miles |  |
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| Olander Elementary School 6.7 miles | |
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| Centennial Elementary School 6.8 miles |  |
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| Coyote Ridge Elementary School 6.9 miles |  |
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| Johnson Elementary School 7 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Thompson School District R-2J
Made AYP
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Contact
Big Thompson Elementary School7702 West Hwy 34
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5600
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Test Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 183
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Big Thompson Elementary School had 15% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 35% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Big Thompson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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