Jessie Thackrey Preschool

201 N Cherry Street
Falls Church, VA 22046

jtp.fccps.org/o/jtp

63 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Jessie Thackrey Preschool, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is the dedicated early childhood education center within the Falls Church City Public Schools district. The school serves as a specialized environment focused on the developmental needs of young children, offering a curriculum designed to foster foundational academic, social, and emotional skills. By emphasizing play-based learning and interactive instruction, the program aims to prepare students for a successful transition into kindergarten and the broader K-12 educational system.

As an integral part of the local public school system, the preschool is committed to inclusive education and community engagement. It provides a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can explore their interests and build essential learning habits under the guidance of experienced early childhood educators. With a strong emphasis on school-home partnerships, Jessie Thackrey Preschool remains a vital resource for families in the Falls Church area seeking a high-quality, district-supported start to their child’s academic journey.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	10
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	9

White
34 (54.0 %)
Hispanic
10 (15.9 %)
Two or More
9 (14.3 %)
Black
6 (9.5 %)
Asian
4 (6.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Falls Church City Public Schools
Phone:	(703)248-5631
Website:	http://jtp.fccps.org/o/jtp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 63