Jessie Thackrey Preschool

Jessie Thackrey Preschool serves 75 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jessie Thackrey Preschool's student population of 75 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jessie Thackrey Preschool is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
8%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
56%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
75 students attend Jessie Thackrey Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jessie Thackrey Preschool students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jessie Thackrey Preschool part of?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool is part of Falls Church City Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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