Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

Q: Is Elza R. Tucker Elementary School a good school?

Elza R. Tucker Elementary School ranks 80 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Elza R. Tucker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lowell, AR, serving 561 students in grades KG-5 and part of the Rogers School District, which is ranked 32 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating.

Elza R. Tucker Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 57.3% proficiency in math compared to 36.4% for the state and 47.2% for the district. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1 compared to the district average of 14-15, and spends more per student at $11,231 than nearby schools, which range from $7,691 to $10,482 per student. While Elza R. Tucker's higher spending may contribute to its strong academic outcomes, other high-performing nearby schools like Janie Darr Elementary and Bellview Elementary achieve excellent results with lower spending per student, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality and school leadership, play a significant role in student success.

Despite serving a more economically disadvantaged population, with 52.94% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Elza R. Tucker Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a 4-star rating. This highlights the school's ability to provide a high-quality education and support its students, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public K-5

121 School Ave
Lowell, AR 72745

(479) 631-3561

District: Rogers School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
80^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,231

Students who attend Elza R. Tucker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Elmwood Middle School
High:	Rogers High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 561

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.2%

White:

40.6%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elza R. Tucker Elementary School ranks better than 83.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 5^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rogers School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Elza R. Tucker Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Rogers School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.2%), White (40.6%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elza R. Tucker Elementary School is 11.1, which is the 2^nd best among 15 elementary schools in the Rogers School District. (See more...)

Compare Elza R. Tucker Elementary School employs 50.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elza R. Tucker Elementary School is $11,231, which is the 2^nd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Rogers School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Elza R. Tucker Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Rogers School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rogers School District 32^nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	67.34	144^th	440	67.3%
2008	65.52	169^th	439	61.5%
2009	77.78	78^th	445	82.5%
2010	82.56	44^th	457	90.4%
2011	79.81	60^th	471	87.3%
2012	83.58	30^th	468	93.6%
2013	84.56	29^th	476	93.9%
2014	84.42	39^th	471	91.7%
2015	64.04	140^th	466	70.0%
2016	75.60	85^th	494	82.8%
2017	71.90	113^th	485	76.7%
2018	69.71	140^th	480	70.8%
2019	79.34	78^th	488	84.0%
2021	74.23	110^th	496	77.8%
2022	71.23	125^th	487	74.3%
2023	77.52	99^th	492	79.9%
2024	79.93	80^th	497	83.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	344	6	8	106	2	n/a	n/a	466
2006	449	6	14	173	2	n/a	n/a	644
2007	463	11	10	210	3	n/a	n/a	697
2008	507	8	16	246	5	n/a	n/a	782
2009	355	5	9	187	4	n/a	n/a	560
2010	356	9	25	174	4	0	3	571
2011	383	11	23	189	5	1	4	616
2012	431	11	25	207	6	0	9	689
2013	433	16	21	211	8	1	17	707
2014	301	11	14	245	7	6	14	598
2015	283	9	14	273	7	9	12	607
2016	276	11	6	291	4	8	26	622
2017	289	12	10	302	3	8	31	655
2018	271	12	10	330	7	13	34	677
2019	281	7	12	334	7	6	25	672
2020	214	8	12	289	4	6	19	552
2021	205	4	11	261	6	6	13	506
2022	221	10	10	275	7	10	20	553
2023	228	12	10	276	6	10	19	561

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	466	24.0	19.4	42.7
2006	644	41.0	15.7	39.6
2007	697	54.0	12.9	44.9
2008	782	54.0	14.5	46.2
2009	560	32.0	17.5	47.3
2010	571	33.6	15.4	47.8
2011	616	34.9	17.6	47.1
2012	689	39.2	17.5	48.8
2013	707	40.4	17.4	47.5
2014	598	36.1	16.5	59.9
2015	607	37.0	16.4	64.1
2016	622	37.0	16.8	60.3
2017	655	42.4	15.4	41.5
2018	677	44.3	15.2	46.7
2019	672	41.1	16.3	57.6
2020	552	32.1	17.1	56.5
2021	506	34.9	14.4	59.1
2022	553	37.3	14.8	56.4
2023	561	50.2	11.1	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	466	24.0	19.4	42.7
2006	644	41.0	15.7	39.6
2007	697	54.0	12.9	44.9
2008	782	54.0	14.5	46.2
2009	560	32.0	17.5	47.3
2010	571	33.6	15.4	47.8
2011	616	34.9	17.6	47.1
2012	689	39.2	17.5	48.8
2013	707	40.4	17.4	47.5
2014	598	36.1	16.5	59.9
2015	607	37.0	16.4	64.1
2016	622	37.0	16.8	60.3
2017	655	42.4	15.4	41.5
2018	677	44.3	15.2	46.7
2019	672	41.1	16.3	57.6
2020	552	32.1	17.1	56.5
2021	506	34.9	14.4	59.1
2022	553	37.3	14.8	56.4
2023	561	50.2	11.1	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,254 (29.0%)	$7,977 (71.0%)	$11,231

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 99^th of 492 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	83.8	69.7	14.1%
3rd Grade English (Rogers School District)	76.9	67.9	9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	72.7	63.7	9%
3rd Grade Math (Rogers School District)	69.3	64.7	4.6%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	54.5	43.4	11.1%
3rd Grade Science (Rogers School District)	48	42.6	5.4%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	46.5	41.5	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rogers School District)	47.5	40.5	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	78.9	81.2	2.3%
4th Grade English (Rogers School District)	75.6	69.7	5.9%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	72.5	70.6	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Rogers School District)	65.1	61.3	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	55.1	49.4	5.7%
4th Grade Science (Rogers School District)	49.6	43.1	6.5%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	59.6	53	6.6%
4th Grade Reading (Rogers School District)	53	50	3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	83.5	79.8	3.7%
5th Grade English (Rogers School District)	79.7	76.3	3.4%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	59.8	59.5	0.3%
5th Grade Math (Rogers School District)	60	55.1	4.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	50.5	41.7	8.8%
5th Grade Science (Rogers School District)	48.6	40.2	8.4%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Elza R. Tucker Elementary School)	48.4	36.9	11.5%
5th Grade Reading (Rogers School District)	47.9	44.1	3.8%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	672	561	16.5%
African American	7	12	71.4%
American Indian	7	6	14.3%
Asian	12	10	16.7%
Hispanic	334	276	17.4%
Pacific Islander	6	10	66.7%
White	281	228	18.9%
Two or More Races	25	19	24%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	52.9%	4.6%

Schools Near Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elza R. Tucker Elementary School	Public	K-5	121 School Ave	Lowell	72745	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3561	561	50	11.1	52.9%	228 (40.6%)	12 (2.1%)	276 (49.2%)	10 (1.8%)	6 (1.1%)	10 (1.8%)	19 (3.4%)	79.9	80^th of 497 public elementary schools	83.9%		77.5	99^th of 492 public elementary schools	79.9%	19	36.5	48.6	48.9		45.4	39.2	50.5	50.6		47.4	52.7	60.5	57.2		57.3	32.4	50.4	53.9		46.7	$11,231	$3,254	$7,977
Lowell Elementary School	Public	K-5	202 McClure Rd	Lowell	72745	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3610	455	38	11.9	60.7%	155 (34.1%)	9 (2.0%)	246 (54.1%)	9 (2.0%)	6 (1.3%)	13 (2.9%)	17 (3.7%)	71	131^st of 497 public elementary schools	73.6%		48.4	287^th of 492 public elementary schools	41.7%	156	40.0	45.1	41.5		42.2	42.9	47.9	43.9		44.8	44.3	56.4	56.1		52.4	33.3	50.7	29.2		37.4	$10,065	$1,958	$8,106
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-5	3131 Garrett Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 696-2272	610	35	17.2	18.4%	429 (70.3%)	8 (1.3%)	111 (18.2%)	14 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	31 (5.1%)	86.9	44^th of 497 public elementary schools	91.1%		83.7	56^th of 492 public elementary schools	88.6%	12	52.3	59.1	48.9		53.3	48.7	61.4	50.0		53.0	62.4	72.8	56.6		63.8	53.2	59.1	32.2		48.5
Bellview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5400 Bellview Rd	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 631-3605	399	27	14.7	18.0%	272 (68.2%)	10 (2.5%)	70 (17.5%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	26 (6.5%)	95.9	14^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.2%		96.2	6^th of 492 public elementary schools	98.8%	8	59.6	67.3	58.2		61.6	59.6	69.0	59.7		62.7	65.3	69.0	56.7		63.3	63.5	63.8	68.6		65.6	$10,426	$1,489	$8,937
Jones Elementary School	Public	K-5	2926 S First St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3535	492	33	14.8	71.7%	116 (23.6%)	2 (0.4%)	359 (73.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	73.8	116^th of 497 public elementary schools	76.7%		61.6	195^th of 492 public elementary schools	60.4%	79	57.8	42.7	43.5		47.6	52.1	39.0	42.1		44.1	56.3	47.5	50.0		51.1	54.9	31.7	35.5		40.1	$10,317	$2,092	$8,225
Old Wire Elementary School	Public	K-5	3001 S Old Wire Rd	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3510	516	31	16.6	84.1%	78 (15.1%)	12 (2.3%)	367 (71.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	36 (7.0%)	15 (2.9%)	58.5	215^th of 497 public elementary schools	56.7%		50.2	272^nd of 492 public elementary schools	44.7%	57	54.0	36.5	27.2		39.9	54.0	38.1	27.1		40.6	59.7	43.3	17.1		41.7	46.0	35.0	15.8		33.5	$9,654	$1,628	$8,026
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	2005 S 12th St	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Arkansas Arts Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 636-2272	550	36	15.2	41.8%	370 (67.3%)	4 (0.7%)	123 (22.4%)	4 (0.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.0%)	82.1	64^th of 497 public elementary schools	87.1%		77.3	102^nd of 492 public elementary schools	79.3%	38	46.8	55.9	54.7	59.7	54.3	44.9	54.7	58.6	62.2	55.2	42.4	27.9	40.2	40.2	37.5	53.8	60.5	60.9	51.2	56.7	$8,238	$561	$7,678
Bonnie Grimes Elementary School	Public	K-5	1801 S 13th St	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3660	464	31	15.0	64.0%	166 (35.8%)	9 (1.9%)	257 (55.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.8%)	13 (2.8%)	75.2	108^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.3%		69.9	146^th of 492 public elementary schools	70.3%	38	52.8	50.0	46.5		49.8	47.1	46.6	45.8		46.5	50.7	53.5	29.2		43.7	42.0	53.5	37.5		43.7	$10,482	$2,152	$8,330
Janie Darr Elementary School	Public	K-5	6505 S Mt Hebron Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 248-2008	417	25	16.8	10.8%	311 (74.6%)	4 (1.0%)	63 (15.1%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	21 (5.0%)	96.6	11^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.8%		97.3	2^nd of 492 public elementary schools	99.6%	9	55.4	75.9	68.9		67.5	60.0	77.2	64.9		67.9	67.7	86.1	64.9		73.4	60.0	67.1	52.7		60.0	$7,691	$450	$7,241
Eastside Elementary School	Public	K-5	505 E New Hope Rd	Rogers	72756	Benton County	Rogers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 631-3630	488	28	17.1	60.9%	218 (44.7%)	2 (0.4%)	240 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	20 (4.1%)	94.6	20^th of 497 public elementary schools	96.0%		87	44^th of 492 public elementary schools	91.1%	24	55.6	63.6	62.7		60.8	58.4	63.7	64.0		62.1	73.6	73.9	69.3		72.4	54.1	59.1	46.6		53.6	$9,764	$1,350	$8,414

Frequently Asked Questions about Elza R. Tucker Elementary School

What district is Elza R. Tucker Elementary School in?

Rogers School District

What schools do graduates of Elza R. Tucker Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Elza R. Tucker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elmwood Middle School
High : Rogers High School

What is the racial makeup of Elza R. Tucker Elementary School?

Students at Elza R. Tucker Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 41% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

Is Elza R. Tucker Elementary School a good school?

Elza R. Tucker Elementary School ranks 80^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elza R. Tucker Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 561 students attended Elza R. Tucker Elementary School.

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