Serving 467 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peter Thacher Elementary School serves the southern part of Attleboro, MA, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peter Thacher Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Peter Thacher Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter Thacher Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
54%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #836 out of 1,626 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Peter Thacher Elementary School?
467 students attend Peter Thacher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Peter Thacher Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Peter Thacher Elementary School part of?
Peter Thacher Elementary School is part of Attleboro School District.
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