Berthoud Elementary School

Summary:

Berthoud Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Berthoud, Colorado, with 509 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. This school consistently outperforms the Thompson School District R-2j and the state of Colorado in academic assessments, with 65.9% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts and 61.1% proficient in CMAS Math, compared to the district and state averages.

Berthoud Elementary School's exceptional performance extends to specific student subgroups as well. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 12th out of 365 Colorado elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 4th out of 91 schools for gifted and talented students. This suggests the school has effective teaching practices and support systems in place to meet the diverse needs of its student population. When compared to nearby schools like Winona Elementary School, which has significantly lower academic proficiency rates, Berthoud Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution.

While Berthoud Elementary School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 83.3% of students identifying as White, this is reflective of the broader demographic makeup of the Berthoud community. The school may want to consider ways to further diversify its student body and promote cultural awareness and inclusion. Overall, Berthoud Elementary School is a highly successful and well-regarded elementary school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes for its students, making it a standout institution within the Thompson School District R-2j and the state of Colorado.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 560 Bunyan Avenue
       Berthoud, CO  80513-1130


(970) 613-7500

District: Thompson School District R-2j

SchoolDigger Rank:
133rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,065 Help


Students who attend Berthoud Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Turner Middle School
High:    Berthoud High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Berthoud Elementary School ranks better than 85.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Thompson School District R-2j! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Berthoud Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Thompson School District R-2j.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berthoud Elementary School is $13,065. 16 elementary schools in the Thompson School District R-2j spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berthoud Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berthoud Elementary School 133rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Berthoud Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Thompson School District R-2j:

SchoolDigger ranks Thompson School District R-2j 46th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Berthoud Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Berthoud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.34 141st 808 82.5%
2005 74.22 222nd 823 73.0%
2006 84.28 94th 829 88.7%
2007 84.42 95th 852 88.8%
2008 90.87 36th 849 95.8%
2009 86.06 82nd 872 90.6%
2010 86.09 94th 925 89.8%
2011 88.23 74th 935 92.1%
2012 91.75 35th 935 96.3%
2013 92.08 37th 954 96.1%
2014 92.30 36th 962 96.3%
2015 97.39 17th 938 98.2%
2016 93.43 40th 914 95.6%
2017 93.21 45th 929 95.2%
2018 90.53 65th 917 92.9%
2019 88.15 92nd 965 90.5%
2021 80.41 150th 710 78.9%
2022 86.08 103rd 921 88.8%
2023 83.01 136th 933 85.4%
2024 83.68 133rd 943 85.9%
See the entire list of Colorado Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Berthoud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.98 12th 365 96.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Berthoud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.55 78th 690 88.7%
2019 85.08 81st 758 89.3%
2021 67.16 134th 351 61.8%
2022 78.80 103rd 595 82.7%
2023 79.07 108th 642 83.2%
2024 83.77 85th 684 87.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Berthoud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.64 11th 84 86.9%
2019 66.93 31st 110 71.8%
2023 59.54 37th 82 54.9%
2024 77.72 4th 91 95.6%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Berthoud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 75th 693 89.2%
2019 80.71 121st 764 84.2%
2021 75.38 97th 352 72.4%
2022 79.78 99th 594 83.3%
2023 73.24 156th 649 76.0%
2024 69.28 193rd 683 71.7%
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Rank History for White students at Berthoud Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.89 93rd 596 84.4%
2022 73.51 103rd 454 77.3%
2023 75.40 102nd 525 80.6%
2024 72.99 113th 539 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Berthoud Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 438 1 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1989 389 0 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1990 399 0 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 403 0 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 413 0 4 21 4 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 419 0 4 16 4 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 443 0 4 18 1 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 469 0 4 24 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 469 0 4 24 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 449 2 6 30 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 412 0 6 29 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 420 0 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 408 1 8 33 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 420 1 7 28 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 365 2 3 26 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2003 365 2 3 26 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2004 366 2 7 29 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 377 3 7 24 4 n/a n/a 0 415
2006 363 3 9 25 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 359 3 7 31 4 n/a n/a 0 404
2008 374 2 10 40 4 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 393 2 12 39 7 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 364 2 13 39 6 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 367 1 7 42 4 0 11 0 432
2012 325 2 1 39 2 1 8 0 378
2013 316 3 1 43 4 1 12 0 380
2014 332 4 1 47 3 1 9 0 397
2015 363 4 0 53 3 1 9 0 433
2016 408 4 0 50 3 1 8 0 474
2017 364 4 0 49 2 0 12 0 431
2018 402 1 0 46 3 0 11 0 463
2019 412 2 0 47 3 0 17 0 481
2020 406 2 1 55 3 0 19 0 486
2021 349 1 0 49 2 0 18 0 419
2022 387 1 1 61 3 0 19 0 472
2023 424 1 3 61 3 0 17 0 509

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Berthoud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 467 23.0 20.3 n/a
1989 412 21.1 19.5 10.4
1990 424 22.0 19.2 0
1991 427 22.6 18.8 9.4
1992 442 22.7 19.4 13.1
1993 443 22.2 20.0 13.3
1994 466 21.4 21.8 11.4
1995 498 26.5 18.8 10
1996 498 26.5 18.8 10
1997 487 26.3 18.5 11.3
1998 447 28.5 15.7 8.5
1999 452 23.4 19.3 12.4
2000 452 21.3 21.2 12.2
2001 458 25.1 18.2 10.5
2002 399 23.3 17.1 11.3
2003 399 23.3 17.1 11.3
2004 406 22.2 18.3 12.6
2005 415 21.9 18.9 14.2
2006 404 22.6 17.9 10.1
2007 404 21.5 18.8 12.4
2008 430 22.0 19.5 13.3
2009 453 24.1 18.8 17
2010 424 24.4 17.3 13.7
2011 432 20.9 20.6 19
2012 378 24.8 15.2 19.8
2013 380 19.5 19.3 21.6
2014 397 20.9 18.9 19.1
2015 433 21.0 20.6 18.7
2016 474 22.0 21.5 19.6
2017 431 23.8 18.0 22
2018 463 24.0 19.2 19.9
2019 481 24.3 19.7 20.6
2020 486 26.8 18.1 21.6
2021 419 28.1 14.8 18.9
2022 472 25.7 18.3 11.9
2023 509 28.1 18.0 18.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Berthoud Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 467 23.0 20.3 n/a
1989 412 21.1 19.5 10.4
1990 424 22.0 19.2 0
1991 427 22.6 18.8 9.4
1992 442 22.7 19.4 13.1
1993 443 22.2 20.0 13.3
1994 466 21.4 21.8 11.4
1995 498 26.5 18.8 10
1996 498 26.5 18.8 10
1997 487 26.3 18.5 11.3
1998 447 28.5 15.7 8.5
1999 452 23.4 19.3 12.4
2000 452 21.3 21.2 12.2
2001 458 25.1 18.2 10.5
2002 399 23.3 17.1 11.3
2003 399 23.3 17.1 11.3
2004 406 22.2 18.3 12.6
2005 415 21.9 18.9 14.2
2006 404 22.6 17.9 10.1
2007 404 21.5 18.8 12.4
2008 430 22.0 19.5 13.3
2009 453 24.1 18.8 17
2010 424 24.4 17.3 13.7
2011 432 20.9 20.6 19
2012 378 24.8 15.2 19.8
2013 380 19.5 19.3 21.6
2014 397 20.9 18.9 19.1
2015 433 21.0 20.6 18.7
2016 474 22.0 21.5 19.6
2017 431 23.8 18.0 22
2018 463 24.0 19.2 19.9
2019 481 24.3 19.7 20.6
2020 486 26.8 18.1 21.6
2021 419 28.1 14.8 18.9
2022 472 25.7 18.3 11.9
2023 509 28.1 18.0 18.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Berthoud Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,395
2020 $11,223
2021 $13,320
2022 $12,822
2023 $13,065

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berthoud Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 92nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 136th of 933 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berthoud Elementary School)70.457.1
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)46.139.3
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Berthoud Elementary School)72.864.9
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)48.242
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Berthoud Elementary School)73.767.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)5246.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Berthoud Elementary School)60.660.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)37.230.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Berthoud Elementary School)51.956.5
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Thompson School District R-2j)35.433.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Berthoud Elementary School)68.860
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)49.450.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Berthoud Elementary School)49.448.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Thompson School District R-2j)37.733.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Berthoud Elementary School)71.261.4
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Thompson School District R-2j)45.842.4
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Berthoud Elementary School)61.157.7
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Thompson School District R-2j)35.731.2
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481509
 5.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian33
Asian03
Hispanic4761
 29.8%
Pacific Islander00
White412424
 2.9%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.6%18.1%
 2.5%


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Students who attend Berthoud Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Turner Middle School
High : Berthoud High School

Students at Berthoud Elementary School are 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Berthoud Elementary School.

Berthoud Elementary School ranks 133rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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