Jessie Thackrey Preschool serves 63 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jessie Thackrey Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jessie Thackrey Preschool's student population of 63 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jessie Thackrey Preschool is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
63 students attend Jessie Thackrey Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jessie Thackrey Preschool students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jessie Thackrey Preschool offer ?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jessie Thackrey Preschool part of?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool is part of Falls Church City School District.
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