Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Thomson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
44%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomson Elementary School is ranked #1620 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Thomson Elementary School?
186 students attend Thomson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thomson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomson Elementary School?
Thomson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomson Elementary School offer ?
Thomson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomson Elementary School part of?
Thomson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Thomson Elementary School located?
Thomson Elementary School is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Arvada, CO.
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