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Tuckerman Elementary School

300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473

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Top 20%

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Tuckerman Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Tuckerman Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

Tuckerman Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

420 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Tuckerman Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Tuckerman Elementary School is 0.15, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#160 out of 998 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Tuckerman Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tuckerman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tuckerman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Tuckerman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

92%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Tuckerman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Tuckerman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

18%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Jackson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tuckerman Elementary School's ranking?

Tuckerman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Tuckerman Elementary School?

420 students attend Tuckerman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Tuckerman Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 12:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education