Big Thompson Elementary School vs Walt Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Thompson Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
179 students
Walt Clark Middle School
Loveland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
| Measure | Big Thompson Elementary School Loveland, Colorado | Walt Clark Middle School Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 993 | #159 of 262 |
| National rank | #14570 of 50,301 | #10441 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 179 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 39.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Loveland | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Thompson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 37.1).
- •Big Thompson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Big Thompson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Big Thompson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 39.1%).
- •Big Thompson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Walt Clark Middle School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 179.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Thompson Elementary School better than Walt Clark Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Thompson Elementary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 37.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Thompson Elementary School and Walt Clark Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Loveland and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Thompson Elementary School: 179. Walt Clark Middle School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Thompson Elementary School and Walt Clark Middle School rank in Colorado?
Big Thompson Elementary School is 200th of 993 and Walt Clark Middle School is 159th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).