Peter Thacher Elementary School

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467 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Peter Thacher Elementary School, located on James Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the Attleboro Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic programming, Peter Thacher Elementary places significant importance on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. The school environment is structured to promote inclusivity and character development, ensuring that students feel safe and valued as they navigate their formative years. With access to district-wide resources and a dedicated staff, the school strives to meet the individual needs of its students, helping them build the foundational skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

467

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peter Thacher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	104
Black	58
Asian	25
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
253 (54.3%)
Hispanic
104 (22.3%)
Black
58 (12.4%)
Asian
25 (5.4%)
Two or More
23 (4.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Attleboro
Phone:	(508)226-4162
Website:	http://tes.attleboroschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 81