Enrollment
467
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peter Thacher Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peter Thacher Elementary School
Peter Thacher Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Attleboro, Massachusetts, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Attleboro spends $16,704 per pupil, 26% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Attleboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students): Peter Thacher Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Attleboro also operates Attleboro High (2,030 students) and Cyril K. Brennan Middle School (599 students) alongside Peter Thacher Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peter Thacher Elementary School compares
Peter Thacher Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Attleboro, which includes Peter Thacher Elementary School.
$16,704
Per student
-26%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 46.4%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Peter Thacher Elementary School a good school?
Peter Thacher Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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