Thompson School District R-2j
School District · Loveland, Colorado
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
32
20 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
32
20 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,678
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Thompson School District R-2j?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Thompson School District R-2j as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
High Plains School
Loveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
Fort Collins · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ponderosa Elementary
Loveland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#62 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,678
$480 vs Colorado median
District size
14,907 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Thompson School District R-2j ranks #62 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Thompson School District R-2j's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 30 schools. Its top-rated schools are High Plains School (8.1/10), Coyote Ridge Elementary School (8.1/10), and Ponderosa Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.5/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Thompson School District R-2j schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Thompson School District R-2j
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (30 of 32). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Plains School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Coyote Ridge Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Ponderosa Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Riverview Pk-8 | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Ivy Stockwell Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Big Thompson Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Loveland High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Berthoud High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Turner Middle School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | New Vision Charter School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 32 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Thompson School District R-2j
Thompson School District R-2j is a Loveland, Colorado school district serving 32 schools. The district educates 14,907 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $14,678 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Thompson School District R-2j demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Coyote Ridge Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Thompson School District R-2j students show an average math proficiency of 45.4% and ELA proficiency of 54.9%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Thompson School District R-2j, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Thompson School District R-2j with test data.
Schools in Thompson School District R-2j
32 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Loveland
- Total Enrollment
- 14,907
- Teachers (FTE)
- 915
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Thompson School District R-2j has 32 schools in total — 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Thompson School District R-2j?
The average composite rating for Thompson School District R-2j is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Thompson School District R-2j?
Thompson School District R-2j spends $14,678 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thompson School District R-2j?
The average student-teacher ratio in Thompson School District R-2j is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Thompson School District R-2j?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Thompson School District R-2j with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Thompson School District R-2j?
Across schools in Thompson School District R-2j with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Thompson School District R-2j compare to other districts in Colorado?
Thompson School District R-2j has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 32 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.9%
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