At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
339
Thomson Primary School: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.02
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Thomson Primary School
Thomson Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Brush. It is one of 4 current school records connected to School District No. Re-2 Brush. NCES reports 452 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (47.8%). English learners represent 10.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomson Primary School
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic47.8%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School District No. Re-2 Brush
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Beaver Valley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
290 reported students
Brush High School
High · Grades 09–12
350 reported students
Brush Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
328 reported students
Public schools near Thomson Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-2 Brush | 03–05 | 290 | 1.1 mi |
| Green Acres Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | 01–05 | 320 | 8.4 mi |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | PK–KG | 409 | 8.4 mi |
| Baker Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | 01–05 | 321 | 8.6 mi |
| Pioneer Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | 01–05 | 243 | 8.8 mi |
| Columbine Elementary School Elementary · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan | 01–05 | 421 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomson Primary School
What grades does Thomson Primary School serve?
Thomson Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School District No. Re-2 Brush.
How many students attend Thomson Primary School?
Thomson Primary School reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 286 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomson Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 452 students and 22.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomson Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomson Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School District No. Re-2 Brush attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomson Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomson Primary School in?
Thomson Primary School is part of School District No. Re-2 Brush, based in Brush, CO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomson Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beaver Valley Elementary School (1.1 mi), Green Acres Elementary School (8.4 mi), Sherman Early Childhood Center (8.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.