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Thayer Elementary

Summary:

Thayer Elementary is a public elementary school in Thayer, Missouri, serving 419 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Thayer R-II School District, which is ranked 47 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Thayer Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 3rd-grade students scored 56.7% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 41.1%, while 6th-grade students scored 55.6% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.7%. The school's ELA performance is also strong, with 3rd-grade students scoring 50% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 42.4%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (61.58% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Thayer Elementary's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 68th out of 611 Missouri elementary schools in this subgroup.

Thayer Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 93.56% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. While this reflects the local community demographics, the school may want to explore ways to foster greater racial diversity and inclusion. Interestingly, Thayer Elementary achieves its strong academic outcomes while spending slightly less per student ($8,399) than the state average, suggesting the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning and growth. This efficient resource allocation could serve as a model for other schools in the region, such as Alton Elementary, Couch Elementary, and Koshkonong Elementary, which are part of the Alton R-IV, Couch R-I, and Oregon-Howell R-III school districts, respectively.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 365 E Walnut St
       Thayer, MO  65791-1533

(417) 264-4600

District: Thayer R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,399 Help


Students who attend Thayer Elementary usually attend:

High:    Thayer Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Hispanic:
4.8%
American Indian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thayer Elementary ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (4.8%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thayer Elementary is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thayer Elementary is $8,399.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thayer Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thayer Elementary 253rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Thayer Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Thayer R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Thayer R-II 47th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thayer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thayer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.59 730th 1074 32.0%
2007 59.13 411th 1080 61.9%
2008 61.22 367th 1084 66.1%
2009 67.88 284th 1053 73.0%
2010 69.70 282nd 1066 73.5%
2011 67.18 325th 1088 70.1%
2012 76.69 181st 1085 83.3%
2013 72.62 245th 1108 77.9%
2014 58.71 434th 1089 60.1%
2015 48.85 579th 1058 45.3%
2016 54.42 429th 865 50.4%
2017 66.21 344th 1032 66.7%
2018 71.91 263rd 1045 74.8%
2019 88.46 74th 1052 93.0%
2021 78.89 153rd 901 83.0%
2022 73.60 204th 908 77.5%
2023 69.27 253rd 898 71.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thayer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.82 111th 887 87.5%
2019 87.30 41st 907 95.5%
2022 61.73 150th 532 71.8%
2023 77.74 68th 611 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Thayer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.76 307th 898 65.8%
2019 82.31 106th 917 88.4%
2021 69.60 188th 691 72.8%
2022 62.99 233rd 675 65.5%
2023 57.18 279th 673 58.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Thayer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 287 287
1992 280 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1993 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 281 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 314 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1998 345 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 370 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 376 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 387 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 376 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 376 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 342 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2005 349 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 323 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 330 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 348 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2009 367 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 380 1 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2011 378 1 2 2 1 0 6 0 390
2012 374 1 2 4 4 0 5 0 390
2013 392 1 0 2 3 0 4 0 402
2014 373 2 0 5 4 0 4 0 388
2015 380 3 0 10 5 0 9 0 407
2016 387 1 0 13 4 0 8 0 413
2017 382 1 0 14 5 0 4 0 406
2018 400 1 1 7 4 0 1 0 414
2019 380 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 390
2020 360 2 1 12 1 0 1 0 377
2021 332 5 1 10 5 0 0 0 353
2022 379 4 0 16 3 0 0 0 402
2023 392 2 0 20 5 0 0 0 419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thayer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 287 23.5 12.2 n/a
1992 280 23.3 12.0 75
1993 298 23.3 12.8 90.9
1994 282 23.6 11.9 94.7
1995 303 24.3 12.5 94.7
1996 303 24.3 12.5 94.7
1997 314 25.3 12.4 43.9
1998 345 25.5 13.5 44.9
1999 370 26.2 14.1 55.9
2000 376 26.8 14.0 59.3
2001 387 26.8 14.4 56.6
2002 376 28.8 13.1 57.2
2003 376 28.8 13.1 57.2
2004 342 28.8 11.9 61.4
2005 349 29.8 11.7 64.5
2006 323 29.3 11.0 65
2007 330 27.8 11.9 53.3
2008 348 29.8 11.7 54.9
2009 368 30.8 11.9 59
2010 391 30.8 12.6 58.1
2011 390 30.6 12.7 62.6
2012 390 31.0 12.5 57.7
2013 402 30.2 13.2 63.4
2014 388 30.7 12.6 60.6
2015 407 35.0 11.6 62.7
2016 413 35.0 11.8 63
2017 406 35.5 11.4 62.8
2018 414 36.2 11.4 61.6
2019 390 36.6 10.6 56.9
2020 377 35.4 10.6 58.4
2021 353 36.5 9.6 60.9
2022 402 32.1 12.5 61.9
2023 419 33.8 12.3 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thayer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 287 23.5 12.2 n/a
1992 280 23.3 12.0 75
1993 298 23.3 12.8 90.9
1994 282 23.6 11.9 94.7
1995 303 24.3 12.5 94.7
1996 303 24.3 12.5 94.7
1997 314 25.3 12.4 43.9
1998 345 25.5 13.5 44.9
1999 370 26.2 14.1 55.9
2000 376 26.8 14.0 59.3
2001 387 26.8 14.4 56.6
2002 376 28.8 13.1 57.2
2003 376 28.8 13.1 57.2
2004 342 28.8 11.9 61.4
2005 349 29.8 11.7 64.5
2006 323 29.3 11.0 65
2007 330 27.8 11.9 53.3
2008 348 29.8 11.7 54.9
2009 368 30.8 11.9 59
2010 391 30.8 12.6 58.1
2011 390 30.6 12.7 62.6
2012 390 31.0 12.5 57.7
2013 402 30.2 13.2 63.4
2014 388 30.7 12.6 60.6
2015 407 35.0 11.6 62.7
2016 413 35.0 11.8 63
2017 406 35.5 11.4 62.8
2018 414 36.2 11.4 61.6
2019 390 36.6 10.6 56.9
2020 377 35.4 10.6 58.4
2021 353 36.5 9.6 60.9
2022 402 32.1 12.5 61.9
2023 419 33.8 12.3 61.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thayer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $424 (4.8%) $8,404 (95.2%) $8,828
2020 $761 (8.1%) $8,675 (91.9%) $9,436
2021 $2,210 (23.3%) $7,270 (76.7%) $9,481
2022 $862 (10.3%) $7,538 (89.7%) $8,399

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thayer Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 253rd of 898 Elementary schools
 21.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thayer Elementary)66.756.7
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Thayer R-II)66.756.7
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Elementary)64.850
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thayer R-II)64.850
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Elementary)62.246.7
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Thayer R-II)62.246.7
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Elementary)63.545
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Thayer R-II)63.545
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.336.2
 4.1%
5th Grade Science (Thayer Elementary)69.346.7
 22.6%
   5th Grade Science (Thayer R-II)69.346.7
 22.6%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.6
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Elementary)63.536
 27.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer R-II)63.536
 27.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Elementary)78.655.6
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Thayer R-II)78.655.6
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Elementary)62.544.5
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer R-II)62.544.5
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students390419
 7.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic420
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White380392
 3.2%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%61.6%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thayer Elementary

Students at Thayer Elementary are 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Thayer Elementary.

Thayer Elementary ranks 253rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Thayer Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Thayer Senior High


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