Thrasher Elementary School

thrasher.hcde.org/

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thrasher Elementary School, located on Signal Mountain, Tennessee, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Hamilton County School District, it is well-known for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and a supportive community environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for student growth in creative and social-emotional areas.

Situated in a scenic, residential community, Thrasher Elementary benefits from high levels of parent involvement and a culture that emphasizes character development and academic excellence. The school serves as a central hub for the Signal Mountain area, often recognized for its consistent achievement ratings and its commitment to fostering a collaborative, student-centered atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

603

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thrasher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	543
Hispanic	31
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	23

White
543 (90.0%)
Hispanic
31 (5.1%)
Two or More
23 (3.8%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)886-0882
Website:	http://thrasher.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thrasher Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	98
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thrasher Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	301	49.9%
Male	302	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)