Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thrasher Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thrasher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thrasher Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thrasher Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thrasher Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1761 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
21%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thrasher Elementary School's ranking?
Thrasher Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thrasher Elementary School often compared to?
Thrasher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nolan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thrasher Elementary School?
586 students attend Thrasher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Thrasher Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thrasher Elementary School?
Thrasher Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thrasher Elementary School offer ?
Thrasher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thrasher Elementary School part of?
Thrasher Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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