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Big Thompson Elementary School

7702 WEST HWY 34, LOVELAND, CO 80538

About Big Thompson Elementary School

Big Thompson Elementary School is located at 7702 US-34, Loveland nestled in a scenic, semi-rural residential setting near the foothills of the Rockies. They serve students from grades K-5 and enrolls approximately 201 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. In math, 47% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 62% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 51% female students and 49% male students. Big?????????? Thompson Elementary uses a discovery-based method through which students learn in and from nature. Teachers combine STEM, outdoor education and health with core subjects to academic development and to keep students curious and make them take the lead in their inquiry. The area around is just as attractive, houses close to Big Thompson have a median listing price of around $535,000 (US). Parents usually rave about Big Thompson because of its close-knit community atmosphere, the great work of the teachers and the school's strong focus on nature and wellness. A lot of families rate it as one of the best elementary schools in Colorado for kids who are into outdoor learning and STEM ??????????integration.

Big Thompson Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7702 WEST HWY 34, LOVELAND, CO 80538

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Phone

(970) 613-5600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 62% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
201
Total Students
$74465
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Big Thompson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 80.6%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 13.6%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 4.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
80.6%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
4.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 201
46.1%
93 Female
53.9%
108 Male

Student Population

201 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

179 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Big Thompson Elementary School will take an all-school field trip to the Denver Zoo on Friday, November 14. The visit will provide students with a fun and educational experience centered on wildlife and conservation.

FAQ

Q1. How does Big Thompson Elementary promote teamwork?

Ans. To learn cooperation and mutual respect, students are engaged through group activities, shared learning tasks, and class challenges.

Q2. How does the school maintain open communication with families?

Ans. Parents are kept informed of the school happenings through newsletters, phone messages, and scheduled meetings with the teachers.

Q3. How does Big Thompson Elementary support emotional wellness?

Ans. Besides counselor-led session, the school offers SEL program that teaches empathy, resilience, and coping skills to the students.

Q4. How does the school ensure daily safety for students?

Ans. Safety is ensured all day long through measures like controlled access to the building, supervision on the playground, and frequent drills.

Q5. How does Big Thompson recognize student excellence?

Ans. The “Thompson Shines” awards recognize students who demonstrate integrity, creativity, and consistent effort both in academics and in ??????????behavior.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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