THAYER ELEM.

THAYER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the THAYER R-II school district, located in THAYER, MO with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, THAYER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thayer Elementary School, located at 365 E Walnut St in Thayer, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Thayer R-II School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students during their formative years. By offering a structured curriculum and a variety of school activities, the elementary school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle and high school levels.

The school operates as a central hub for families in the Thayer area, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. Through their official website (http://thayer.k12.mo.us), the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. As a vital component of the local educational landscape, Thayer Elementary continues to strive toward high standards of achievement while maintaining a small-town atmosphere conducive to student growth.

For more information, contact THAYER ELEM. at (417) 264-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

365 E WALNUT ST
THAYER, MO 65791-1533
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THAYER ELEM. is a public Title I school in THAYER, MO with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
THAYER R-II
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
36.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 414 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THAYER ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.