Peter Thacher Elementary School

160 James Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Peter Thacher Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peter Thacher Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Peter Thacher Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter Thacher Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#914 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
37%
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45-49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
23%
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Black
12%
10%
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White
60%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peter Thacher Elementary School's ranking?
Peter Thacher Elementary School is ranked #914 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Peter Thacher Elementary School often compared to?
Peter Thacher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyman Fine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Peter Thacher Elementary School?
463 students attend Peter Thacher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Peter Thacher Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter Thacher Elementary School?
Peter Thacher Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Peter Thacher Elementary School offer ?
Peter Thacher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peter Thacher Elementary School part of?
Peter Thacher Elementary School is part of Attleboro School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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