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Big Thompson Elementary School vs. Estes Park K-5 School

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School Overview

School
Big Thompson Elementary School
7702 West Highway 34
Loveland, CO 80538
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Estes Park K-5 School
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Big Thompson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 201 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Thompson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Estes Park K-5 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
201 students
459 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Big Thompson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Estes Park K-5 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Big Thompson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Estes Park K-5 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Big Thompson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Estes Park K-5 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Big Thompson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Thompson School District R-2j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Estes Park K-5 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Estes Park School District R-3 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#329 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
#1040 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Big Thompson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Estes Park K-5 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in CO)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Thompson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Estes Park K-5 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Big Thompson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Estes Park K-5 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Big Thompson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Estes Park K-5 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
41
Kindergarten Students
24
72
Grade 1 Students
38
81
Grade 2 Students
32
72
Grade 3 Students
35
59
Grade 4 Students
40
78
Grade 5 Students
32
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Big Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Big Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Big Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Big Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
80%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Big Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Big Thompson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Big Thompson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Estes Park K-5 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Big Thompson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Estes Park K-5 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Big Thompson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Estes Park K-5 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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