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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 201 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Big Thompson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Thompson Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Big Thompson Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Big Thompson Elementary School often compared to?
Big Thompson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Estes Park K-5 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Big Thompson Elementary School?
201 students attend Big Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Big Thompson Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Thompson Elementary School?
Big Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Big Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Big Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Big Thompson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 201 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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