- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falls Church, VA
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Thackrey Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510129002971
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie Thackrey Preschool earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has class sizes smaller than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Thackrey Preschool ranks #11 of 16 schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Falls Church City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510129002971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jessie Thackrey Preschool grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+19.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510129002971 · Falls Church, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 9.1:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian High (893 students)
Jessie Thackrey Preschool grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+19.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Jessie Thackrey Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meridian High
Meridian High
893 students
- Mary Ellen Hen
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle
632 students
- Oak Street Ele
Oak Street Elementary
587 students
- Mount Daniel E
Mount Daniel Elementary
486 students
- This school 73
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
73 students
What this shows Jessie Thackrey Preschool reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie Thackrey Preschool compares
Jessie Thackrey Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 78% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 3% in Virginia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$24,047
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Jessie Thackrey Preschool is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Falls Church City Public Schools reports $24,047 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jessie Thackrey Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mary Ellen Henderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Daniel Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie Thackrey Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Falls Church
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Haycock Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Bailey's Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
814 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Westlawn Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Glen Forest Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Westgate Elementary
Standard public school
614 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Spring Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~73 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Thackrey Preschool
How many students attend Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Thackrey Preschool is 9.1:1, which is 35% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Jessie Thackrey Preschool is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jessie Thackrey Preschool rank among schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Thackrey Preschool ranks #11 of 16 schools in Falls Church, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Falls Church City Public Schools?
Besides Jessie Thackrey Preschool, Falls Church City Public Schools also operates Meridian High (893 students), Mary Ellen Henderson Middle (632 students), and Oak Street Elementary (587 students). See the Falls Church City Public Schools district page for the complete list.