Thayer Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thayer Elementary School?
122 students attend Thayer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Thayer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thayer Elementary School?
Thayer Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thayer Elementary School offer ?
Thayer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thayer Elementary School part of?
Thayer Elementary School is part of Erie-Galesburg School District.
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