Thayer Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Thayer Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thayer Elementary School?
122 students attend Thayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Thayer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thayer Elementary School?
Thayer Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thayer Elementary School offer ?
Thayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thayer Elementary School part of?
Thayer Elementary School is part of Erie-Galesburg School District.

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