Enrollment
73
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510129002971
Jessie Thackrey Preschool — Falls Church, VA
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Thackrey Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie Thackrey Preschool earns a D Resource Investment Index (49/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 49/100
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 73
- students enrolled
School address
District: Falls Church City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jessie Thackrey Preschool compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jessie Thackrey Preschool reports 73 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% below the Virginia average and 75% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Falls Church City Public Schools spends $24,647 per pupil district-wide, above the Virginia average of $16,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 82.7% from local sources (property taxes), 14.1% from the state, and 3.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jessie Thackrey Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 79% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
8 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 96% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
73 larger than 8% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,647
per pupil, district-wide
— above Virginia avg of $16,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Enrollment 73 Top 1% in Virginia — larger than 99% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 7.9:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.7% -79% vs state
NCES ID 510129002971
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 15.1%
Asian 11.0%
African American 8.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Falls Church City Public Schools, which includes Jessie Thackrey Preschool.
$24,647
Per student
+52%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 82.7%
State 14.1%
Federal 3.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
Similar other schools in Falls Church
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Haycock Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Bailey'S Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
814 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Westlawn Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Glen Forest Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Pine Spring Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Jessie Thackrey Preschool
How many students attend Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has 73 students enrolled. It is a other school in Falls Church, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Thackrey Preschool is 7.9:1, which is 44% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
12.7% of students at Jessie Thackrey Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Jessie Thackrey Preschool is White at 43.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Falls Church, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.