Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tuckerman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuckerman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Tuckerman Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tuckerman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuckerman Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#155 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
5%
19%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuckerman Elementary School's ranking?
Tuckerman Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Tuckerman Elementary School?
418 students attend Tuckerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tuckerman Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuckerman Elementary School?
Tuckerman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tuckerman Elementary School offer ?
Tuckerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Tuckerman Elementary School part of?
Tuckerman Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.
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