At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
186
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
69%+19pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Other
Level
Overview
Thomson Elementary School is a public other in ARVADA, Colorado. The school enrolls 186 students. It is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
DistrictJefferson County School District No. R-1
County8059
CityARVADA
ZIP80003
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080480000792
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment186
White41.4%
Hispanic / Latino44.1%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Two or More Races2.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
41.4%
Hispanic
44.1%
Black
5.9%
Asian
4.8%
Two+
2.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.