- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Attleboro, MA
Peter Thacher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Peter Thacher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250219001294
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter Thacher Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Attleboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 467
- students enrolled
Peter Thacher Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Thacher Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA.
School address
District: Attleboro · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250219001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Peter Thacher Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 250219001294 · Attleboro, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Attleboro High (2,030 students)
Peter Thacher Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Peter Thacher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Attleboro High
Attleboro High
2,030 students
- Cyril K. Brenn 599
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
599 students
- Wamsutta Middl 593
Wamsutta Middle School
593 students
- Robert J. Coel 574
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
574 students
- Hyman Fine Ele 472
Hyman Fine Elementary School
472 students
- This school 467
Peter Thacher Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Peter Thacher Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter Thacher Elementary School compares
Peter Thacher Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 12.4%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Peter Thacher Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Attleboro reports $17,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peter Thacher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attleboro High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyril K. Brennan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wamsutta Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J. Coelho Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hyman Fine Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter Thacher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Attleboro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cyril K. Brennan Middle School
Standard public school
599 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Wamsutta Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 16:1 students per teacher
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Standard public school
574 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Hyman Fine Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Hill-Roberts Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Willett Elementary School
Standard public school
373 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peter Thacher Elementary School
How many students attend Peter Thacher Elementary School?
Peter Thacher Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Attleboro, MA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Thacher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Thacher Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter Thacher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Peter Thacher Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Attleboro, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter Thacher Elementary School?
Peter Thacher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peter Thacher Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Attleboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Thacher Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Attleboro, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Attleboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Attleboro?
Besides Peter Thacher Elementary School, Attleboro also operates Attleboro High (2,030 students), Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students), and Wamsutta Middle School (593 students). See the Attleboro district page for the complete list.