Enrollment
418
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thatcher, AZ
Jack Daley Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Daley Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040841000796
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Daley Primary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Thatcher · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Daley Primary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Daley Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, AZ.
School address
District: Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Arizona
NCES ID 040841000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jack Daley Primary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jack Daley Primary School
Jack Daley Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Thatcher, Arizona, enrolling 418 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #208, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Thatcher Unified District (4219) spends $8,460 per pupil, 36% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thatcher's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thatcher Elementary School (549 students): Jack Daley Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 22.9:1).
Thatcher Unified District (4219) also operates Thatcher Elementary School (549 students) and Thatcher High School (512 students) alongside Jack Daley Primary 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 Jack Daley Primary School compares
Jack Daley Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 40% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 69% in Arizona - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$8,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Jack Daley Primary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thatcher Unified District (4219), which includes Jack Daley Primary School.
$8,460
Per student
-36%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 67.6%
Federal 19.7%
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 Jack Daley Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thatcher High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thatcher Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Daley Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Thatcher
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jack Daley Primary School
How many students attend Jack Daley Primary School?
Jack Daley Primary School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thatcher, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Daley Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Daley Primary School is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack Daley Primary School?
28.9% of students at Jack Daley Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Daley Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Daley Primary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Thatcher, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Daley Primary School?
Jack Daley Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Jack Daley Primary School rank among public schools in Thatcher?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Daley Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thatcher on the city page.
Is Jack Daley Primary School a good school?
Jack Daley Primary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Thatcher Unified District (4219)?
Besides Jack Daley Primary School, Thatcher Unified District (4219) also operates Thatcher Elementary School (549 students), Thatcher High School (512 students), and Thatcher Middle School (273 students). See the Thatcher Unified District (4219) district page for the complete list.
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