Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 87% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Thrasher Elementary serves the western part of Signal Mountain, TN, covering an area of approximately 7.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.4 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 603 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thrasher Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thrasher Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1728 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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 #13 out of 1,728 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?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
603 students attend Thrasher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Thrasher Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Thrasher Elementary School offer ?
Thrasher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thrasher Elementary School part of?
Thrasher Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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