Excellent
#103 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 6% in state
Thrasher Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamilton County · Signal Mtn, TN
A Hamilton County elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1301 James BLVD, Signal Mtn, TN 37377
- Math 86% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thrasher Elementary School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Thrasher Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average261/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,959
Median home value
$483,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
59.8%
Homeownership
86%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Nolan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| Red Bank Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Alpine Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 301 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #8 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thrasher Elementary School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thrasher Elementary School
Thrasher Elementary School is a public elementary school in Signal Mtn, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thrasher Elementary School
What grades does Thrasher Elementary School serve?
Thrasher Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thrasher Elementary School?
Thrasher Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thrasher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thrasher Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thrasher Elementary School rank in TN?
Thrasher Elementary School ranks #103 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Thrasher Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thrasher Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thrasher Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thrasher Elementary School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thrasher Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thrasher Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thrasher Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thrasher Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (423) 886-0882
- Area population (ZIP 37377)
- 16,819
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37377; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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