Below Average
#1445 of 1,815 schools in CO
B F Kitchen Elementary School
Elementary School · Thompson School District R-2j · Loveland, CO
A Thompson School District R-2j elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 DEBORAH DRIVE, Loveland, CO 80537
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at B F Kitchen Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where B F Kitchen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Loveland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,746
Median home value
$460,100
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Milner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Carrie Martin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Garfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Truscott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 203 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Thompson School District R-2j
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #26 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
B F Kitchen Elementary School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About B F Kitchen Elementary School
B F Kitchen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loveland, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,445 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about B F Kitchen Elementary School
What grades does B F Kitchen Elementary School serve?
B F Kitchen Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend B F Kitchen Elementary School?
B F Kitchen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B F Kitchen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at B F Kitchen Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does B F Kitchen Elementary School rank in CO?
B F Kitchen Elementary School ranks #1,445 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is B F Kitchen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
B F Kitchen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at B F Kitchen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, B F Kitchen Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is B F Kitchen Elementary School a charter school?
No, B F Kitchen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is B F Kitchen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, B F Kitchen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B F Kitchen Elementary School?
56.5% of students at B F Kitchen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (970) 613-5500
- Area population (ZIP 80537)
- 44,505
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80537; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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