THAYER ELEM.

THAYER R-II
365 E WALNUT ST
THAYER, MO 65791
419 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
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.
419
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    392 (93.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: THAYER R-II
Phone: (417)264-4600
Website: http://thayer.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 202
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 42
Kindergarten 56
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 57
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 63
Gender Ratio
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