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#703 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 39% in state

Loveland Classical School

School · Thompson School District R-2j · Loveland, CO

A Thompson School District R-2j charter school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Charter

3835 SW 14TH STREET, Loveland, CO 80537

  • Math 41% vs CO 37% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs CO 46% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.1% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.9% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation2.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$14,678
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Loveland Classical School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
37%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
46%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
57%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
38%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Loveland Classical 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 0Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Thompson School District R-2j

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#13 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

Loveland Classical School is listed in Thompson School District R-2J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Loveland Classical School

Loveland Classical School is a public school in Loveland, CO, part of Thompson School District R-2j, serving approximately 1,007 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #703 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Loveland Classical School

What grades does Loveland Classical School serve?

Loveland Classical School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Loveland Classical School?

Loveland Classical School has an enrollment of approximately 1,007 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loveland Classical School?

The student-teacher ratio at Loveland Classical School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loveland Classical School rank in CO?

Loveland Classical School ranks #703 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Loveland Classical School's MySchoolScout rating?

Loveland Classical School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Loveland Classical School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loveland Classical School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Loveland Classical School a charter school?

Yes, Loveland Classical School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Loveland Classical School a Title I school?

No, Loveland Classical School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Loveland Classical School?

28.5% of students at Loveland Classical 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 – 12th
Enrollment
1,007
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Larimer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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