📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Thompson, CO · Larimer County

School District for
Zip Code 80513

Thompson School District R-2J · Grades Pre-K – 12th

8
out of 10 Rating Good
State reading & math tests (CMAS 2025) · 70th percentile in CO
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Can I rent in Thompson and still attend schools in this district?
Yes. School district assignment is based on your home address, not whether you own or rent. As long as your rental address falls within the Thompson School District R-2J boundaries, your children are eligible to attend district schools.
How does the Thompson School District R-2J rating compare to other districts in CO?
The Thompson School District R-2J has an overall rating of 8/10 (Good) based on students’ reading and math proficiency on state assessments. Use our best districts in CO page to compare with other districts statewide.
School District · Thompson, CO
Thompson School District R-2J
📍 Larimer County, CO · Zip Code 80513
8/10
Rating
15,083
Students
35
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
Good About this district: Public school district serving Thompson, CO
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
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District Website
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District Office
800 SOUTH TAFT AVENUE, LOVELAND, CO 80537
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District Type
Public School District
Assigned Schools for Zip 80513
Based on NCES district data · Always verify directly with the district
Schools in Thompson School District R-2J34 schools · NCES 2024
🏫 Elementary Schools (18)
  • Berthoud Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 495 students
  • Ivy Stockwell Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 426 students
  • Ponderosa Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 335 students
  • Cottonwood Plains Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 330 students
  • Centennial Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 324 students
  • Sarah Milner Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 264 students
  • Carrie Martin Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 247 students
  • Winona Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 246 students
  • Coyote Ridge Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 242 students
  • Namaqua Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 236 students
  • Laurene Edmondson Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 235 students
  • Garfield Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 213 students
  • Lincoln Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 196 students
  • Truscott Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 194 students
  • Big Thompson Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 179 students
  • B F Kitchen Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 159 students
  • Thompson Integrated Early Childhood — Grades PK–PK · 85 students
  • Berthoud Early Childhood — Grades PK–PK · 26 students
📚 Middle Schools (4)
  • Lucile Erwin Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 686 students
  • Bill Reed Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 530 students
  • Turner Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 448 students
  • Walt Clark Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 340 students
🎓 High Schools (5)
  • Loveland High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,354 students
  • Mountain View High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,074 students
  • Thompson Valley High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,005 students
  • Berthoud High School — Grades 9–12 · 722 students
  • Harold Ferguson High School — Grades 9–12 · 164 students
🏠 Other Schools (5)
  • Loveland Classical School — Grades K–12 · 1,032 students
  • New Vision Charter School — Grades K–8 · 1,005 students
  • Riverview PK-8 — Grades PK–8 · 757 students
  • Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball — Grades PK–8 · 536 students
  • High Plains School — Grades PK–8 · 495 students
Source: NCES Common Core of Data 2024 via Urban Institute. School assignment within a zip code depends on your exact address — confirm with the district.
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Elementary Schools
Pre-K – 5th Grade
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Middle School
Grades 6 – 8
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High School
Grades 9 – 12
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District Statisticsvs. National Average
MetricThompson School District R-2JNational AverageComparison
Student Enrollment15,0833,700↑ Larger than avg
Number of Schools346Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending$13,797/yr$13,700/yrState avg est.
District TypePublic School DistrictPublic District
Overall Rating8/10 — GoodAbove average
🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER
🏠 Is your address in this district?
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Always verify before deciding: Contact Thompson School District R-2J directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options. Nearby zip codes are served by Poudre School District R-1 and St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J — if your address is near a district line, your assignment may differ from this zip-level estimate.
How Thompson School District R-2J Compares NearbyState percentile · CMAS 2025
DistrictRatingPercentileStudents
Thompson School District R-2J (this district)8/1070th15,083
Poudre School District R-110/1093rd29,995
St. Vrain Valley School District RE 1J9/1086th31,894
Estes Park School District R-35/1049th1,014
🔢 Show the math behind this rating
Reading proficiency: 44.4% · Math proficiency: 34.4% · Combined average: 39.4%
Ranked against 160 rated districts in CO → 70th percentile8/10.
Source: Colorado Dept. of Education CMAS, all grades Met/Exceeded Expectations, 2025. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Thompson School District R-2J serve?
Thompson School District R-2J serves students from Pre-K – 12th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 80513. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.
How do I contact Thompson School District R-2J?
You can reach Thompson School District R-2J via phone: (970)613-5000 or website: www.thompsonschools.org. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 80513.
Is Thompson School District R-2J a public school district?
Thompson School District R-2J is classified as a public school district. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 80513, contact Thompson School District R-2J directly.

About Thompson School District R-2J

Zip code 80513 in Thompson, Colorado is served by Thompson School District R-2J for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Thompson School District R-2J’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.

Funding and Resources

Thompson School District R-2J spent $13,797 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), 8% above Colorado’s statewide $12,800 estimate.

District Scale and Program Breadth

With 34 schools serving approximately 15,083 students across grades Pre-K – 12th, Thompson School District R-2J is a large district. Contact Thompson School District R-2J to learn about available programs and services.

Understanding the 8/10 Rating

With a rating of 8/10 (good), Thompson School District R-2J ranks among Colorado’s above-average-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Colorado’s CMAS assessments (2025 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Colorado is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.

Thompson School District R-2J earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Colorado. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 80513

Children in zip code 80513 are assigned to Thompson School District R-2J for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 80513, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Thompson School District R-2J at (970)613-5000 or visit www.thompsonschools.org/. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Colorado districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Thompson

For families considering a purchase in the Thompson area, district assignment matters financially. Because Thompson School District R-2J serves zip code 80513, homes in and around zip code 80513 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Colorado, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Thompson School District R-2J programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 80513.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Thompson School District R-2J before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 80513 data.

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District at a Glance
Overall Rating8/10
GradeGood
Grades ServedPre-K – 12th
District TypePublic School District
Total Students
Total Schools34
Per-Pupil Spending$13,797/yr
Phone(970)613-5000
Data SourceNCES 2024