Peter Thacher Elementary School

Public K-4

 160 James Street
       Attleboro, MA  02703


(508) 226-4162

District: Attleboro

SchoolDigger Rank:
527th of 928 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,375 Help


Students who attend Peter Thacher Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wamsutta Middle School
High:    Attleboro High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
Hispanic:
18.6%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Compare Details Peter Thacher Elementary School ranks worse than 56.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Attleboro School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), Hispanic (18.6%), African American (11.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peter Thacher Elementary School is 12.8, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Attleboro School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peter Thacher Elementary School is $16,375. 3 elementary schools in the Attleboro School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Peter Thacher Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Peter Thacher Elementary School 527th of 928 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Peter Thacher Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Attleboro:

SchoolDigger ranks Attleboro 216th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Peter Thacher Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 40.25 582nd 884 34.2%
2004 33.51 620th 882 29.7%
2005 38.32 576th 887 35.1%
2006 40.14 592nd 911 35.0%
2007 40.80 613th 911 32.7%
2008 48.97 509th 908 43.9%
2009 58.61 405th 909 55.4%
2010 63.43 359th 920 61.0%
2011 66.67 332nd 924 64.1%
2012 62.86 389th 930 58.2%
2013 66.18 345th 928 62.8%
2014 68.12 305th 926 67.1%
2015 69.95 282nd 914 69.1%
2016 56.78 432nd 932 53.6%
2017 72.20 249th 938 73.5%
2018 63.67 354th 934 62.1%
2019 58.38 408th 942 56.7%
2021 44.22 534th 936 42.9%
2022 50.15 476th 932 48.9%
2023 44.12 527th 928 43.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.91 283rd 886 68.1%
2019 51.90 415th 896 53.7%
2021 45.72 466th 894 47.9%
2022 47.85 455th 905 49.7%
2023 21.97 611th 703 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.27 273rd 685 60.1%
2019 50.39 348th 700 50.3%
2021 62.12 207th 705 70.6%
2022 58.95 277th 772 64.1%
2023 64.12 199th 757 73.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.17 327th 893 63.4%
2019 53.40 441st 902 51.1%
2021 59.03 372nd 898 58.6%
2022 62.94 332nd 901 63.2%
2023 54.08 424th 887 52.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.77 221st 656 66.3%
2019 44.52 332nd 665 50.1%
2021 37.53 383rd 632 39.4%
2022 32.46 444th 672 33.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.28 367th 898 59.1%
2019 60.49 363rd 907 60.0%
2021 27.39 665th 904 26.4%
2022 37.71 569th 908 37.3%
2023 36.20 594th 896 33.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.39 452nd 925 51.1%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.70 233rd 399 41.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.44 51st 173 70.5%
2023 84.75 10th 167 94.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.75 218th 379 42.5%
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Rank History for White students at Peter Thacher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.77 192nd 772 75.1%
2019 59.23 317th 780 59.4%
2021 43.45 452nd 765 40.9%
2022 39.47 497th 764 34.9%
2023 36.23 527th 762 30.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Peter Thacher Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 662 20 75 42 3 n/a n/a 0 802
2001 654 24 78 28 5 n/a n/a 0 789
2002 355 13 46 20 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 355 13 46 20 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 429 22 47 41 8 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 388 25 42 28 5 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 345 18 33 34 3 n/a n/a 20 453
2007 340 19 24 40 4 n/a n/a 40 467
2008 278 15 23 37 2 n/a n/a 27 382
2009 333 21 19 56 2 0 24 0 455
2010 336 18 18 60 2 0 29 0 463
2011 327 24 23 59 1 0 33 0 467
2012 324 24 21 66 0 1 24 0 460
2013 307 23 25 64 0 1 24 0 444
2014 310 27 14 48 1 0 26 0 426
2015 292 21 16 64 1 0 27 0 421
2016 279 20 23 54 1 0 34 0 411
2017 271 15 24 46 0 0 38 0 394
2018 279 24 28 49 2 0 38 0 420
2019 264 43 27 46 2 0 43 0 425
2020 268 50 31 57 1 1 42 0 450
2021 281 52 27 67 1 0 28 0 456
2022 278 56 27 72 2 0 28 0 463
2023 268 50 13 82 1 0 28 0 442

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Peter Thacher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 802 n/a 0.0 15.3
2001 789 n/a 0.0 16.5
2002 438 n/a n/a 24.4
2003 438 n/a n/a 24.4
2004 547 36.1 15.2 26.7
2005 488 34.6 14.1 26.8
2006 453 33.1 13.7 29.1
2007 467 36.0 13.0 34
2008 382 31.1 12.3 28.7
2009 455 29.5 15.4 30.1
2010 463 32.7 14.1 33.3
2011 467 31.3 14.9 32.1
2012 460 31.7 14.5 31.7
2013 444 31.5 14.0 38.5
2014 426 32.5 13.0 43.2
2015 421 33.0 12.7 44.4
2016 411 33.0 12.4 n/a
2017 394 31.2 12.5 n/a
2018 420 34.5 12.1 n/a
2019 425 36.0 11.7 n/a
2020 450 36.3 12.3 n/a
2021 456 34.6 13.1 n/a
2022 463 34.6 13.3 n/a
2023 442 34.3 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Peter Thacher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 802 n/a 0.0 15.3
2001 789 n/a 0.0 16.5
2002 438 n/a n/a 24.4
2003 438 n/a n/a 24.4
2004 547 36.1 15.2 26.7
2005 488 34.6 14.1 26.8
2006 453 33.1 13.7 29.1
2007 467 36.0 13.0 34
2008 382 31.1 12.3 28.7
2009 455 29.5 15.4 30.1
2010 463 32.7 14.1 33.3
2011 467 31.3 14.9 32.1
2012 460 31.7 14.5 31.7
2013 444 31.5 14.0 38.5
2014 426 32.5 13.0 43.2
2015 421 33.0 12.7 44.4
2016 411 33.0 12.4 n/a
2017 394 31.2 12.5 n/a
2018 420 34.5 12.1 n/a
2019 425 36.0 11.7 n/a
2020 450 36.3 12.3 n/a
2021 456 34.6 13.1 n/a
2022 463 34.6 13.3 n/a
2023 442 34.3 12.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Peter Thacher Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $514 (3.2%) $15,459 (96.8%) $15,973
2020 $508 (3.2%) $15,287 (96.8%) $15,795
2021 $1,010 (6.2%) $15,365 (93.8%) $16,375

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peter Thacher Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 408th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 527th of 928 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Peter Thacher Elementary School)5139.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Attleboro)5737.8
 19.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Peter Thacher Elementary School)4437.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Attleboro)4739
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Peter Thacher Elementary School)6634.2
 31.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Attleboro)6237.6
 24.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Peter Thacher Elementary School)6947.4
 21.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Attleboro)5644.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Peter Thacher Elementary School)5837.2
 20.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Attleboro)5336.5
 16.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Peter Thacher Elementary School)5542.3
 12.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Attleboro)4939.1
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students425442
 4%
African American4350
 16.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2713
 51.9%
Hispanic4682
 78.3%
Pacific Islander00
White264268
 1.5%
Two or More Races4328
 34.9%


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Peter Thacher Elementary School ranks 527th of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Peter Thacher Elementary School are 61% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Peter Thacher Elementary School.

Students who attend Peter Thacher Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wamsutta Middle School
High : Attleboro High


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