Thomson Elementary School

Public K-5

 7750 Harlan Street
       Arvada, CO  80003-2417


(303) 982-9933

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
840th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,416 Help


Students who attend Thomson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Arvada Middle School
High:    Arvada High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.1%
White:
41.4%
African American:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.8% Help


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Compare Details Thomson Elementary School ranks worse than 89.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 95th among 99 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.1%), White (41.4%), African American (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomson Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 7th best among 99 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomson Elementary School is $17,416, which is the 2nd highest among 99 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jefferson County School District No. R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District No. R-1 35th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.80 504th 808 37.6%
2005 34.84 579th 823 29.6%
2006 24.78 658th 829 20.6%
2007 30.87 633rd 852 25.7%
2008 27.38 659th 849 22.4%
2009 29.01 671st 872 23.1%
2010 25.49 724th 925 21.7%
2011 18.92 776th 935 17.0%
2012 21.95 757th 935 19.0%
2013 17.26 803rd 954 15.8%
2014 16.02 824th 962 14.3%
2015 19.74 753rd 938 19.7%
2016 18.96 741st 914 18.9%
2017 17.67 763rd 929 17.9%
2018 19.28 738th 917 19.5%
2019 19.44 781st 965 19.1%
2021 11.26 679th 710 4.4%
2022 9.01 892nd 921 3.1%
2023 13.19 838th 933 10.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.73 594th 690 13.9%
2019 20.40 612th 758 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.94 409th 693 41.0%
2019 16.32 657th 764 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.84 143rd 270 47.0%
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Rank History for White students at Thomson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.88 293rd 337 13.1%
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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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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Open Quote Knee jerk reactions to low test scores. Administration is very weak, teachers are strong but they lack support from the top. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 502 7 14 87 3 n/a n/a 0 613
1989 519 7 14 89 3 n/a n/a 0 632
1990 517 8 17 89 6 n/a n/a 0 637
1991 512 7 15 91 3 n/a n/a 0 628
1992 534 6 19 91 4 n/a n/a 0 654
1993 532 6 19 96 6 n/a n/a 0 659
1994 532 11 27 91 6 n/a n/a 0 667
1995 485 12 31 99 3 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 485 12 31 99 3 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 481 18 31 105 11 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 444 14 25 91 9 n/a n/a 0 583
1999 420 18 42 91 6 n/a n/a 0 577
2000 374 15 28 90 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 348 18 31 87 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 320 12 32 94 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 320 12 32 94 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 264 4 27 79 4 n/a n/a 0 378
2005 253 6 34 104 7 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 254 6 29 97 12 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 245 7 22 113 10 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 234 4 17 128 14 n/a n/a 0 397
2009 244 9 13 131 8 n/a n/a 0 405
2010 245 10 17 145 12 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 202 10 12 183 11 0 9 0 427
2012 207 11 11 166 10 0 12 0 417
2013 188 5 9 161 7 0 16 0 386
2014 205 5 11 163 2 0 20 0 406
2015 220 7 16 157 5 0 19 0 424
2016 225 6 19 154 3 0 21 0 428
2017 191 3 15 136 3 0 20 0 368
2018 185 2 16 147 3 0 22 0 375
2019 156 1 16 117 5 0 15 0 310
2020 125 4 11 115 5 0 12 0 272
2021 102 5 14 88 3 0 16 0 228
2022 82 10 9 83 2 0 8 0 194
2023 77 11 9 82 2 0 5 0 186

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 Thomson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 25.5 24.0 n/a
1989 632 30.1 20.9 11.4
1990 637 27.1 23.5 12.2
1991 628 26.6 23.6 12.9
1992 654 27.8 23.5 14.7
1993 659 28.4 23.2 17.3
1994 667 28.6 23.3 18.7
1995 630 29.2 21.6 18.4
1996 630 29.2 21.6 18.4
1997 646 29.6 21.8 18.9
1998 583 30.1 19.4 19.7
1999 577 27.6 20.9 20.3
2000 508 23.6 21.5 28.5
2001 486 25.0 19.4 30.5
2002 461 26.9 17.1 36.9
2003 461 26.9 17.1 36.9
2004 378 23.8 15.9 36
2005 404 21.1 19.1 38.9
2006 398 23.4 17.0 40.2
2007 397 22.7 17.5 39.8
2008 397 22.0 18.0 48.1
2009 405 26.0 15.6 48.6
2010 429 26.0 16.5 59.7
2011 427 26.3 16.2 61.4
2012 417 25.8 16.1 67.1
2013 386 27.1 14.2 72.3
2014 406 28.5 14.2 70
2015 424 28.0 15.1 69.6
2016 428 28.0 15.2 69.9
2017 368 27.2 13.5 70.9
2018 375 25.7 14.5 69.9
2019 310 22.7 13.6 68.7
2020 272 19.1 14.2 71
2021 228 17.6 12.9 64.5
2022 194 15.9 12.1 68
2023 186 14.7 12.5 68.8

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 Thomson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 25.5 24.0 n/a
1989 632 30.1 20.9 11.4
1990 637 27.1 23.5 12.2
1991 628 26.6 23.6 12.9
1992 654 27.8 23.5 14.7
1993 659 28.4 23.2 17.3
1994 667 28.6 23.3 18.7
1995 630 29.2 21.6 18.4
1996 630 29.2 21.6 18.4
1997 646 29.6 21.8 18.9
1998 583 30.1 19.4 19.7
1999 577 27.6 20.9 20.3
2000 508 23.6 21.5 28.5
2001 486 25.0 19.4 30.5
2002 461 26.9 17.1 36.9
2003 461 26.9 17.1 36.9
2004 378 23.8 15.9 36
2005 404 21.1 19.1 38.9
2006 398 23.4 17.0 40.2
2007 397 22.7 17.5 39.8
2008 397 22.0 18.0 48.1
2009 405 26.0 15.6 48.6
2010 429 26.0 16.5 59.7
2011 427 26.3 16.2 61.4
2012 417 25.8 16.1 67.1
2013 386 27.1 14.2 72.3
2014 406 28.5 14.2 70
2015 424 28.0 15.1 69.6
2016 428 28.0 15.2 69.9
2017 368 27.2 13.5 70.9
2018 375 25.7 14.5 69.9
2019 310 22.7 13.6 68.7
2020 272 19.1 14.2 71
2021 228 17.6 12.9 64.5
2022 194 15.9 12.1 68
2023 186 14.7 12.5 68.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,078
2020 $14,806
2021 $15,634
2022 $17,416

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomson 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 781st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 838th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Elementary School)30.220.5
 9.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)46.348.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Thomson Elementary School)18.633.3
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)45.748.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Elementary School)39.117.9
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)5653.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Thomson Elementary School)24.417.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)38.539.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Thomson Elementary School)8.67.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)41.641.6
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomson Elementary School)31.49.8
 21.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)53.655.6
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Thomson Elementary School)17.17.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.441.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thomson Elementary School)33.315.7
 17.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)51.750.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Thomson Elementary School)19.619.4
 0.2%
   All Grades Math (Jefferson County School District No. R-1)39.838.7
 1.1%
   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 Students310186
 40%
African American111
 1000%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian169
 43.8%
Hispanic11782
 29.9%
Pacific Islander00
White15677
 50.6%
Two or More Races155
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.7%68.8%
 0.1%


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Students at Thomson Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 41% White, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Thomson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Thomson Elementary School.

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

Middle : North Arvada Middle School
High : Arvada High School


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