Jack Daley Primary School

3615 Second St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jack Daley Primary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jack Daley Primary School's student population of 433 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
433 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jack Daley Primary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
(10-11)
85-89%
62%
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(10-11)
90-94%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jack Daley Primary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jack Daley Primary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jack Daley Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jack Daley Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
65%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jack Daley Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Jack Daley Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jack Daley Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jack Daley Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jack Daley Primary School?
433 students attend Jack Daley Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jack Daley Primary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jack Daley Primary School?
Jack Daley Primary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jack Daley Primary School offer ?
Jack Daley Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Jack Daley Primary School part of?
Jack Daley Primary School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 90-94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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