Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

Summary:

Laurene Edmondson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Loveland, Colorado, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Thompson School District R-2j. While the school has a unique student population, it faces challenges with lower academic performance and declining statewide rankings compared to nearby schools.

Laurene Edmondson has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (36.02%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 10.98% to 44.3% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.3% of Laurene Edmondson students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 33.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.56%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 19.7% to 68%.

Laurene Edmondson's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from being ranked 406 out of 938 Colorado elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 627 out of 943 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance data also shows significant achievement gaps between white students and their Hispanic and African American peers. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Laurene Edmondson's white students ranked 487 out of 539 Colorado elementary schools, while the school as a whole ranked 627 out of 943. Compared to nearby schools like High Plains School, Centennial Elementary, and Ponderosa Elementary, Laurene Edmondson's academic performance is generally lower.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 307 West 49th Street
       Loveland, CO  80538-1701


(970) 613-6300

District: Thompson School District R-2j

SchoolDigger Rank:
627th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,010 Help


Students who attend Laurene Edmondson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lucile Erwin Middle School
High:    Loveland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Hispanic:
36.0%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurene Edmondson Elementary School ranks worse than 66.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14th 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 28.77. (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 Laurene Edmondson 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 Laurene Edmondson Elementary School is $18,010, which is the 4th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Thompson School District R-2j.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurene Edmondson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurene Edmondson Elementary School 627th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Laurene Edmondson 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 Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.56 438th 808 45.8%
2005 41.07 535th 823 35.0%
2006 55.12 404th 829 51.3%
2007 46.03 503rd 852 41.0%
2008 52.24 451st 849 46.9%
2009 36.48 612th 872 29.8%
2010 38.03 622nd 925 32.8%
2011 60.20 403rd 935 56.9%
2012 62.46 366th 935 60.9%
2013 47.15 541st 954 43.3%
2014 46.87 536th 962 44.3%
2015 52.44 406th 938 56.7%
2016 48.01 435th 914 52.4%
2017 49.42 425th 929 54.3%
2018 38.43 534th 917 41.8%
2019 25.70 709th 965 26.5%
2022 22.13 694th 921 24.6%
2023 33.53 574th 933 38.5%
2024 28.77 627th 943 33.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.34 436th 642 32.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.64 439th 649 32.4%
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Rank History for White students at Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.29 582nd 596 2.3%
2023 17.07 471st 525 10.3%
2024 15.43 487th 539 9.6%
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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.

Laurene Edmondson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 1 4 33 3 n/a n/a 0 356
1989 335 2 5 40 4 n/a n/a 0 386
1990 293 1 3 44 2 n/a n/a 0 343
1991 307 1 2 40 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 310 0 3 37 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 280 0 3 44 3 n/a n/a 0 330
1994 243 1 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 247 4 3 24 5 n/a n/a 0 283
1996 247 4 3 24 5 n/a n/a 0 283
1997 243 3 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 252 2 0 33 4 n/a n/a 0 291
1999 267 2 0 33 5 n/a n/a 0 307
2000 251 3 2 36 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 300 3 1 27 7 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 297 7 4 46 3 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 297 7 4 46 3 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 261 5 2 43 4 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 244 3 7 45 5 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 257 4 7 39 3 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 237 4 11 44 6 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 225 5 10 50 3 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 193 3 6 46 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2010 191 2 7 47 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2011 159 0 5 61 0 1 1 0 227
2012 157 0 2 52 0 0 0 0 211
2013 163 0 1 77 0 0 5 0 246
2014 159 1 5 80 0 0 5 0 250
2015 142 2 6 79 1 1 4 0 235
2016 135 0 3 66 0 1 5 0 210
2017 142 5 2 56 0 2 7 0 214
2018 124 3 3 69 0 3 11 0 213
2019 117 3 4 73 0 2 9 0 208
2020 135 4 4 70 0 1 9 0 223
2021 128 2 4 69 0 0 8 0 211
2022 146 8 4 82 1 0 11 0 252
2023 145 3 4 94 0 0 15 0 261

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 Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
1989 386 20.4 18.9 10.6
1990 343 18.0 19.0 16.6
1991 351 17.1 20.5 20.8
1992 351 17.1 20.5 21.1
1993 330 16.1 20.5 23.6
1994 278 15.5 17.9 21.6
1995 283 18.8 15.1 20.1
1996 283 18.8 15.1 20.1
1997 268 18.2 14.7 18.7
1998 291 20.0 14.6 17.9
1999 307 13.8 22.2 17.3
2000 296 12.7 23.3 27.7
2001 338 17.5 19.3 21.9
2002 357 17.4 20.5 27.2
2003 357 17.4 20.5 27.2
2004 315 18.3 17.2 28.9
2005 304 16.0 19.0 28.3
2006 310 16.6 18.7 28.4
2007 302 15.6 19.4 28.1
2008 293 16.3 18.0 33.1
2009 248 15.2 16.3 39.5
2010 247 14.6 16.9 38.9
2011 227 14.5 15.5 46.7
2012 211 12.9 16.3 55.9
2013 246 13.1 18.7 59.3
2014 250 16.7 14.9 54
2015 235 16.0 14.6 57.4
2016 210 16.0 13.1 59.5
2017 214 14.0 15.2 68.2
2018 213 13.6 15.6 68.5
2019 208 13.6 15.2 70.2
2020 223 13.6 16.3 65
2021 211 15.3 13.7 56.9
2022 252 14.7 17.1 44.4
2023 261 16.0 16.3 55.6

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 Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 17.0 20.9 n/a
1989 386 20.4 18.9 10.6
1990 343 18.0 19.0 16.6
1991 351 17.1 20.5 20.8
1992 351 17.1 20.5 21.1
1993 330 16.1 20.5 23.6
1994 278 15.5 17.9 21.6
1995 283 18.8 15.1 20.1
1996 283 18.8 15.1 20.1
1997 268 18.2 14.7 18.7
1998 291 20.0 14.6 17.9
1999 307 13.8 22.2 17.3
2000 296 12.7 23.3 27.7
2001 338 17.5 19.3 21.9
2002 357 17.4 20.5 27.2
2003 357 17.4 20.5 27.2
2004 315 18.3 17.2 28.9
2005 304 16.0 19.0 28.3
2006 310 16.6 18.7 28.4
2007 302 15.6 19.4 28.1
2008 293 16.3 18.0 33.1
2009 248 15.2 16.3 39.5
2010 247 14.6 16.9 38.9
2011 227 14.5 15.5 46.7
2012 211 12.9 16.3 55.9
2013 246 13.1 18.7 59.3
2014 250 16.7 14.9 54
2015 235 16.0 14.6 57.4
2016 210 16.0 13.1 59.5
2017 214 14.0 15.2 68.2
2018 213 13.6 15.6 68.5
2019 208 13.6 15.2 70.2
2020 223 13.6 16.3 65
2021 211 15.3 13.7 56.9
2022 252 14.7 17.1 44.4
2023 261 16.0 16.3 55.6

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 Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,209
2020 $13,361
2021 $14,070
2022 $18,016
2023 $18,010

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 709th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 574th of 933 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)21.138.2
 17.1%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)31.635.3
 3.7%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)28.938.9
 10%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)26.316.2
 10.1%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)16.727.9
 11.2%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)33.341.9
 8.6%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)33.320.9
 12.4%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)2939.8
 10.8%
   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 (Laurene Edmondson Elementary School)30.123.7
 6.4%
   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 Students208261
 25.5%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian44
Hispanic7394
 28.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White117145
 23.9%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%55.6%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurene Edmondson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Laurene Edmondson Elementary School.

Students who attend Laurene Edmondson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lucile Erwin Middle School
High : Loveland High School

Students at Laurene Edmondson Elementary School are 56% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Laurene Edmondson Elementary School ranks 627th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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