At a glance
Reported students
418
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418
Jack Daley Primary School: 418 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 401
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Jack Daley Primary School
Jack Daley Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Thatcher. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Thatcher Unified District (4219). NCES reports 418 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jack Daley Primary School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic28.2%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Thatcher Unified District (4219)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thatcher Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
549 reported students
Thatcher High School
High · Grades 09–12
512 reported students
Thatcher Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
273 reported students
Eagle Online Academy
High · Grades 07–12
49 reported students
Public schools near Jack Daley Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Elementary School Elementary · Thatcher Unified District (4219) | 03–06 | 549 | 0.2 mi |
| Ruth Powell Elementary School Elementary · Safford Unified District (4218) | PK–06 | 575 | 2.6 mi |
| Lafe Nelson School Elementary · Safford Unified District (4218) | KG–06 | 471 | 2.8 mi |
| Triumphant Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Triumphant Learning Center (4225) | KG–08 | 101 | 3.4 mi |
| Dorothy Stinson School Elementary · Safford Unified District (4218) | PK–06 | 539 | 3.5 mi |
| Pima Elementary School Elementary · Pima Unified District (4220) | PK–06 | 500 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jack Daley Primary School
What grades does Jack Daley Primary School serve?
Jack Daley Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Thatcher Unified District (4219).
How many students attend Jack Daley Primary School?
Jack Daley Primary School reported 418 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 401 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jack Daley Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 418 students and 24.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jack Daley Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jack Daley Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Thatcher Unified District (4219) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Jack Daley Primary School in?
Jack Daley Primary School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219), based in Thatcher, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jack Daley Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thatcher Elementary School (0.2 mi), Ruth Powell Elementary School (2.6 mi), Lafe Nelson School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.