- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Jack Daley Primary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 040841000796 · Thatcher, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 19:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Thatcher Elementary School (549 students)
Jack Daley Primary School held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Jack Daley Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thatcher Eleme
Thatcher Elementary School
549 students
- Thatcher High
Thatcher High School
512 students
- This school
Jack Daley Primary School
418 students
- Thatcher Middl
Thatcher Middle School
273 students
- Eagle Online A 49
Eagle Online Academy
49 students
What this shows Jack Daley Primary School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Daley Primary School compares
Jack Daley Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Thatcher Unified District (4219) reports $8,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.