Enrollment
273
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thatcher, AZ
Thatcher Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thatcher Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040841000798
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thatcher Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Thatcher · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thatcher Middle School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Thatcher, AZ.
School address
District: Thatcher Unified District (4219) · Arizona
NCES ID 040841000798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thatcher Middle School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thatcher Middle School
Thatcher Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Thatcher, Arizona, enrolling 273 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 273 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% 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.
Thatcher Unified District (4219) also operates Thatcher Elementary School (549 students) and Thatcher High School (512 students) alongside Thatcher Middle 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 Thatcher Middle School compares
Thatcher Middle 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 55% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arizona - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Thatcher Middle School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thatcher Unified District (4219), which includes Thatcher Middle 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 Thatcher Middle 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack Daley Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thatcher Middle 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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle 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 (~273 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thatcher Middle School
How many students attend Thatcher Middle School?
Thatcher Middle School has 273 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thatcher, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thatcher Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% 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 Thatcher Middle School?
21.7% of students at Thatcher Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thatcher Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thatcher Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Thatcher, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thatcher Middle School?
Thatcher Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Thatcher Middle School rank among public schools in Thatcher?
By Resource Investment Index, Thatcher Middle School ranks #1 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 Thatcher Middle School a good school?
Thatcher Middle School earns 46/100 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 Thatcher Middle School, Thatcher Unified District (4219) also operates Thatcher Elementary School (549 students), Thatcher High School (512 students), and Jack Daley Primary School (418 students). See the Thatcher Unified District (4219) district page for the complete list.
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