Serving 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samuel W. Tucker Elementary serves the west part of Alexandria, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
735 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1244 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School's ranking?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School is ranked #1244 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School often compared to?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patrick Henry K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School?
735 students attend Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School offer ?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School part of?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School is part of Alexandria City School District.
In what neighborhood is Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School located?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School is located in the Landmark neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Landmark.
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