- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thatcher, AZ
Thatcher Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thatcher Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040841000797
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thatcher Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Thatcher · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thatcher Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, AZ.
School address
District: Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Arizona
NCES ID 040841000797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Thatcher Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040841000797 · Thatcher, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 22.9:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Thatcher High School (512 students)
Thatcher Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Thatcher Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thatcher Elementary School
549 students
- Thatcher High
Thatcher High School
512 students
- Jack Daley Pri
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 Thatcher Elementary School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thatcher Elementary School compares
Thatcher Elementary 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 53% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Arizona - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Thatcher Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Thatcher Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Daley Primary School | Similar size | Similar 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 Thatcher Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thatcher Elementary School
How many students attend Thatcher Elementary School?
Thatcher Elementary School has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thatcher, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thatcher Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Thatcher Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thatcher Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thatcher Elementary School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Thatcher, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thatcher Elementary School?
Thatcher Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Thatcher Elementary School rank among public schools in Thatcher?
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher Elementary School ranks #3 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 Thatcher Elementary School, Thatcher Unified District (4219) also operates Thatcher High School (512 students), Jack Daley Primary School (418 students), and Thatcher Middle School (273 students). See the Thatcher Unified District (4219) district page for the complete list.