Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-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 91% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- 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
School Overview
Thrasher Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thrasher Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thrasher Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1721 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
21%
White
88%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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 #7 out of 1,721 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?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Thrasher Elementary School?
557 students attend Thrasher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thrasher Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thrasher Elementary School?
Thrasher Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thrasher Elementary School offer ?
Thrasher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thrasher Elementary School part of?
Thrasher Elementary School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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