Serving 67 students in grades 1-5, Thatcher Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
25%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Thatcher Elementary School?
67 students attend Thatcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thatcher Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thatcher Elementary School?
Thatcher Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thatcher Elementary School offer ?
Thatcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thatcher Elementary School part of?
Thatcher Elementary School is part of Grace Joint School District.
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