Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thayer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thayer Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 77 square miles in Thayer, MO. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thayer Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Bobcat nation
School Rankings
Thayer Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thayer Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bobcat colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thayer Elementary School's ranking?
Thayer Elementary School is ranked #588 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Thayer Elementary School?
421 students attend Thayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Thayer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thayer Elementary School?
Thayer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thayer Elementary School offer ?
Thayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thayer Elementary School part of?
Thayer Elementary School is part of Thayer R-II School District.
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