At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
439.5
Peter Thacher Elementary School: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 462
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Peter Thacher Elementary School
Peter Thacher Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Attleboro. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Attleboro. NCES reports 467 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Peter Thacher Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.07 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.07
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3.28
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.9
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.2%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black12.4%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Attleboro
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
472 reported students
Hill-Roberts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
412 reported students
Thomas Willett Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
373 reported students
A. Irvin Studley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
372 reported students
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
574 reported students
Wamsutta Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
593 reported students
Public schools near Peter Thacher Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyman Fine Elementary School Elementary · Attleboro | KG–04 | 472 | 1.2 mi |
| Thomas Willett Elementary School Elementary · Attleboro | KG–04 | 373 | 1.2 mi |
| A. Irvin Studley Elementary School Elementary · Attleboro | KG–04 | 372 | 1.3 mi |
| J C Solmonese Elementary · Norton | PK–03 | 491 | 3.1 mi |
| Falls Elementary · North Attleborough | KG–05 | 243 | 3.3 mi |
| Hill-Roberts Elementary School Elementary · Attleboro | KG–04 | 412 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Peter Thacher Elementary School
What grades does Peter Thacher Elementary School serve?
Peter Thacher Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Attleboro.
How many students attend Peter Thacher Elementary School?
Peter Thacher Elementary School reported 467 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 462 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Peter Thacher Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 467 students and 35.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Peter Thacher Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Peter Thacher Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Attleboro attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Peter Thacher Elementary School in?
Peter Thacher Elementary School is part of Attleboro, based in Attleboro, MA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Peter Thacher Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hyman Fine Elementary School (1.2 mi), Thomas Willett Elementary School (1.2 mi), A. Irvin Studley Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.