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#1235 of 1,851 schools in VA
Jessie Thackrey Preschool
School · Falls Church City Public Schools · Falls Church, VA
A Falls Church City Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
201 N Cherry Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 23 schools in Falls Church.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jessie Thackrey Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,622/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falls Church), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,446
Median home value
$963,600
Median rent
$2,216/mo
College educated
76.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22046; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Church Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Tuckahoe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Arlington TraditionalEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Falls Church City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jessie Thackrey Preschool is listed in Falls Church City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Jessie Thackrey Preschool is a public school in Falls Church, VA, part of Falls Church City Public Schools, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,235 of 1,851 schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jessie Thackrey Preschool
What grades does Jessie Thackrey Preschool serve?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Thackrey Preschool is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jessie Thackrey Preschool rank in VA?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool ranks #1,235 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Jessie Thackrey Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Jessie Thackrey Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jessie Thackrey Preschool a charter school?
No, Jessie Thackrey Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jessie Thackrey Preschool a Title I school?
No, Jessie Thackrey Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jessie Thackrey Preschool?
22.7% of students at Jessie Thackrey Preschool qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 75
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Falls Church city
- Phone
- (703) 248-5631
- Area population (ZIP 22046)
- 18,117
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22046; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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