Tucker Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Science Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tucker Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tucker Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Tucker Elementary School?
131 students attend Tucker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Tucker Elementary School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tucker Elementary School?
Tucker Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tucker Elementary School offer ?
Tucker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Tucker Elementary School part of?
Tucker Elementary School is part of Tucker Elementary School District.
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