Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thayer Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thayer Schools serves the northern part of Cherryvale, KS, covering an area of approximately 49.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 9.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thayer Schools's student population of 137 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where we strive to ensure student success.
School Rankings
Thayer Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thayer Schools is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#460 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thayer Schools's ranking?
Thayer Schools is ranked #460 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Thayer Schools?
137 students attend Thayer Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Thayer Schools students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thayer Schools?
Thayer Schools has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thayer Schools offer ?
Thayer Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thayer Schools part of?
Thayer Schools is part of Cherryvale School District.
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