Thatcher Elementary School

tes.thatcherud.org

549 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Thatcher Elementary School, located in Thatcher, Arizona, serves as a foundational institution within the Thatcher Unified School District. Committed to academic excellence and character development, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in their early formative years. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for future academic success while fostering a sense of community pride typical of the small-town atmosphere in Graham County.

The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to enhance the overall educational experience. By utilizing resources provided through the Thatcher Unified School District, the elementary school strives to meet individual student needs through structured instruction and consistent support. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the district’s official website serves as a primary resource for ongoing engagement with the school community.

549

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thatcher Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	159
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	11

White
363 (66.1%)
Hispanic
159 (29.0%)
Two or More
13 (2.4%)
American Indian
11 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Thatcher Unified District (4219)
Phone:	(928)348-7250
Website:	http://tes.thatcherud.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 138

Grade 6 145