Thatcher Elementary School

1350 4th Avenue
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 561 students in grades 3-6, Thatcher Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thatcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Thatcher Elementary School's student population of 561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
561 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Thatcher Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thatcher Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
#475 out of 1854 schools
(Top 30%)
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52%
32%
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46%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
26%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
68%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thatcher Elementary School's ranking?
Thatcher Elementary School is ranked #475 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Thatcher Elementary School often compared to?
Thatcher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Stinson School, Ruth Powell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Thatcher Elementary School?
561 students attend Thatcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thatcher Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thatcher Elementary School?
Thatcher Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thatcher Elementary School offer ?
Thatcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Thatcher Elementary School part of?
Thatcher Elementary School is part of Thatcher Unified District (4219) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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