Thrasher Elementary

thrasher.hcde.org/

586 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thrasher Elementary School, located on Signal Mountain, Tennessee, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Hamilton County School District, it is well-known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth in creative and social-emotional areas.

Situated in a scenic, residential community, Thrasher Elementary benefits from high levels of parent involvement and a culture that emphasizes character development and academic excellence. The school serves as a central hub for the Signal Mountain area, often recognized for its consistent achievement ratings and its commitment to fostering a collaborative, student-centered atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

586

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thrasher Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	520
Hispanic	27
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	31

White
520 (88.7 %)
Two or More
31 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.6 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)886-0882
Website:	http://thrasher.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thrasher Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	109
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thrasher Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	51.7%
Male	283	48.3%

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