Big Thompson Elementary School

Big Thompson Elementary School is a kindergarten through fifth grade public school serving 201 students in Loveland, Colorado. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — built on a 9.2 academic score and a remarkable 9.7 growth score. That growth figure is the stronger of the two: it indicates students are advancing measurably faster than their starting points would predict, a reliable signal of high-quality instruction sustained across grade levels.

The school outperforms 100% of public schools in Colorado and ranks #8 out of 1,815 statewide — an extraordinary position for a neighborhood elementary. Among Colorado's 1,006 elementary schools, it places #6. In Loveland, it sits at #1 out of 25 public schools.

At 14.4 students per teacher, class sizes stay manageable. Big Thompson is a regular public school with no selective admissions — these results come from open enrollment. For families weighing elementary options in Loveland or along the broader Front Range, Big Thompson represents about as strong a public school option as exists anywhere in Colorado.

Located in a rural area, Big Thompson Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.