Garfield Elementary School vs Thompson Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students
Thompson Valley High School
Loveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,005 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Loveland, Colorado | Thompson Valley High School Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 993 | #120 of 307 |
| National rank | #27212 of 50,301 | #7432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 213 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| city | Loveland | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 46.9).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Thompson Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Thompson Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 45.1%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.7).
- •Thompson Valley High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 213.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Thompson Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Valley High School ranks higher (53.6 vs 46.9 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 Garfield Elementary School and Thompson Valley High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Loveland and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 213. Thompson Valley High School: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Thompson Valley High School rank in Colorado?
Garfield Elementary School is 457th of 993 and Thompson Valley High School is 120th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).