Public schools in Loveland, CO
25 open public schools with an address in Loveland, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,444
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Loveland public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Loveland, CO: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,444 students, an average of 458 per school. The largest campus is Loveland High School (1,354 students), and the largest elementary school is New Vision Charter School (1,005).
Thompson School District R-2J operates the most schools here (24), and 2 regular districts have at least one Loveland campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Loveland
Elementary schools in Loveland
16| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B F Kitchen Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | KG–05 | 159 | 12.1:1 | |
| Bamford Elementary School Poudre School District R-1 | PK–05 | 310 | 12.7:1 | |
| Big Thompson Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | KG–05 | 179 | 12.8:1 | |
| Carrie Martin Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | PK–05 | 247 | 15.7:1 | |
| Centennial Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | PK–05 | 324 | 15.9:1 | |
| Garfield Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | KG–05 | 213 | 13.2:1 | |
| High Plains School Thompson School District R-2J | PK–08 | 495 | 17.7:1 | |
| Laurene Edmondson Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | PK–05 | 235 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | PK–05 | 196 | 16:1 | |
| Namaqua Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | KG–05 | 236 | 14.1:1 | |
| New Vision Charter School Thompson School District R-2J · Charter | KG–08 | 1,005 | 19.7:1 | |
| Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball Thompson School District R-2J | PK–08 | 536 | 14.1:1 | |
| Ponderosa Elementary Thompson School District R-2J | PK–05 | 335 | 15.7:1 | |
| Sarah Milner Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | PK–05 | 264 | 14.8:1 | |
| Truscott Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | KG–05 | 194 | 10.6:1 | |
| Winona Elementary School Thompson School District R-2J | PK–05 | 246 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Loveland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Reed Middle School Thompson School District R-2J | 06–08 | 530 | 14.4:1 | |
| Lucile Erwin Middle School Thompson School District R-2J | 06–08 | 686 | 15.3:1 | |
| Walt Clark Middle School Thompson School District R-2J | 06–08 | 340 | 15:1 |
High schools in Loveland
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Ferguson High School Thompson School District R-2J · Alternative School | 09–12 | 164 | 10:1 | |
| Loveland High School Thompson School District R-2J | 09–12 | 1,354 | 18.9:1 | |
| Mountain View High School Thompson School District R-2J | 09–12 | 1,074 | 18.5:1 | |
| Thompson Valley High School Thompson School District R-2J | 09–12 | 1,005 | 19.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Loveland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland Classical School Thompson School District R-2J · Charter | KG–12 | 1,032 | 16.8:1 | |
| Thompson Integrated Early Childhood Thompson School District R-2J | PK–PK | 85 | 2.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic25.3%
- Black1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 25 Loveland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,444 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Loveland
How many public schools are in Loveland, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Loveland: 16 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 11,444 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Loveland?
Schools with an address in Loveland belong to 2 education agencies, led by Thompson School District R-2J (24 schools), Poudre School District R-1 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Loveland?
Loveland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Loveland, with 1,354 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Loveland?
Yes. 2 of the 25 public schools in Loveland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Loveland Classical School, New Vision Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Loveland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Loveland public schools is 14.8:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Loveland guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities