The top reported proficiency rate is 63% in English language arts. The lowest is 58% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Berthoud Elementary School
Berthoud Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the town of Berthoud, part of Colorado’s Thompson School District R‑2J. With an enrollment that is moderate for an elementary school, it draws most of its students from the surrounding community. The student body is predominantly white, with a noticeable Hispanic minority and small shares of other racial and ethnic groups. A substantial share of students qualify for federally subsidized meals, indicating a measurable degree of economic diversity.
On state assessments administered in grades three through five, the school posted a solid performance. In math and English language arts, roughly six in ten students scored at or above the proficient level. In fifth‑grade science, the proficiency rate was somewhat lower but still above the typical mark. Participation on testing days was very high, so the results give a reliable picture of schoolwide achievement. Because Berthoud Elementary is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and information on chronic absenteeism and special‑education or English‑learner enrollment was not available—a parent may wish to ask the school directly about those supports and attendance patterns.
Placed against other districts in Larimer County, Berthoud Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects stands well above the midpoint of the comparison set. This relative strength suggests that the school’s core academic instruction is delivering at a high level within its county context.
The town of Berthoud sits in Larimer County, a region that includes both growing suburban communities and rural areas. Housing in the zip code that serves the school is valued noticeably above the Colorado statewide benchmark, and rents are similarly elevated. The price‑to‑income ratio for homeownership is stretched, a factor families considering a move to the area would want to weigh. Local economic indicators, including the national unemployment rate and median household income, provide a backdrop of modest stability but no distinct regional signal.
The parent district, Thompson School District R‑2J, has undertaken major investments in recent years. Voters approved a bond measure and a mill levy override in 2022, and another bond measure in 2024. These measures are publicly reported to fund facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and ongoing operating revenue for staffing and programs. For a family at Berthoud Elementary, this means the district has secured significant additional resources for the schools, though it also carries implications for local property taxes.
In sum, Berthoud Elementary offers a strong academic core with proficiency levels that are well above the typical range for its county. The school is moderately sized and predominantly white, with a measurable share of students from lower‑income households. The housing market in the area is expensive relative to statewide averages, and the district has recently committed to substantial facility and program investments. For a family seeking a high‑performing elementary school in a growing, higher‑cost Colorado town, Berthoud Elementary fits that profile. The gaps in reported data on special populations and discipline are something a prospective parent would want to explore with the school directly.
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