Tuckerman Elementary School

Summary:

Tuckerman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-4 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, which is part of the Jackson County School District. While the district is ranked 58 out of 252 in the state and has a 4-star rating, Tuckerman Elementary's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 43rd out of 485 schools in 2016-2017 to 280th out of 497 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Tuckerman Elementary's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math for all grades at 30.5%, 30.5%, and 35.3% respectively, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.95% to 80.38% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Tuckerman Elementary's spending per student, at $9,971 in 2018-2019, is lower than the nearby Hillcrest Elementary ($12,263), Weiner Elementary ($13,430), Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary ($14,166), and Cedar Ridge Elementary ($14,083).

While Tuckerman Elementary's performance has been inconsistent, the school's challenges, including lower test scores, higher rates of economic disadvantage, and lower spending per student compared to nearby schools, suggest that addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes and better serving its student population.


Detail:

Public K-4

 300 N Dowell St
       Tuckerman, AR  72473


(870) 349-2312

District: Jackson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
280th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,971 Help


Students who attend Tuckerman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Swifton Middle School
High:    Tuckerman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
African American:
5.4%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tuckerman Elementary School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), African American (5.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuckerman Elementary School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuckerman Elementary School is $9,971.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tuckerman Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County School District 58th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tuckerman Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 79.62 53rd 411 87.1%
2006 74.09 93rd 402 76.9%
2007 73.31 99th 440 77.5%
2008 75.61 85th 439 80.6%
2009 80.29 61st 445 86.3%
2010 85.88 23rd 457 95.0%
2011 87.20 15th 471 96.8%
2012 66.61 168th 468 64.1%
2013 67.80 148th 476 68.9%
2014 77.41 78th 471 83.4%
2015 73.18 99th 466 78.8%
2016 77.95 74th 494 85.0%
2017 84.26 43rd 485 91.1%
2018 80.46 73rd 480 84.8%
2019 74.42 105th 488 78.5%
2021 80.07 77th 496 84.5%
2022 81.90 73rd 487 85.0%
2023 75.36 115th 492 76.6%
2024 46.62 280th 497 43.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Tuckerman Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Tuckerman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 272 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1989 259 27 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 286
1990 256 34 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1991 265 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1992 260 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 254 27 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 263 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 271 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1996 271 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1997 275 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 263 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 276 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2000 268 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2001 270 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 316 16 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 316 16 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 334 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 320 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 348 9 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 338 7 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 361 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2009 359 14 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2010 397 14 0 3 0 0 0 0 414
2011 390 23 0 2 2 0 0 0 417
2012 385 30 0 3 3 0 0 0 421
2013 379 35 0 3 3 0 0 0 420
2014 386 36 0 4 3 0 0 0 429
2015 367 36 0 4 3 0 0 0 410
2016 398 32 0 7 3 0 0 0 440
2017 415 25 0 7 3 0 2 0 452
2018 426 22 0 7 3 0 4 0 462
2019 418 22 0 6 2 0 7 0 455
2020 406 22 1 6 1 0 4 0 440
2021 384 18 1 3 1 0 13 0 420
2022 377 20 1 3 1 0 16 0 418
2023 394 24 1 6 0 0 17 0 442

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 Tuckerman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 17.3 17.1 n/a
1989 286 20.0 14.3 n/a
1990 290 19.0 15.2 36.6
1991 292 18.7 15.6 32.9
1992 284 18.4 15.4 32
1993 281 18.3 15.4 39.1
1994 282 18.4 15.3 40.1
1995 286 18.5 15.5 43.7
1996 286 18.5 15.5 43.7
1997 290 18.5 15.7 45.9
1998 284 18.5 15.4 40.1
1999 293 15.8 18.5 51.5
2000 287 19.0 15.1 54.7
2001 284 20.0 14.2 57
2002 335 23.0 14.6 58.2
2003 335 23.0 14.6 58.2
2004 350 27.0 13.0 63.1
2005 334 29.0 11.5 62.9
2006 363 23.0 15.8 59.5
2007 348 27.0 12.9 71.3
2008 370 27.0 13.7 62.7
2009 375 25.0 15.0 63.5
2010 414 30.4 13.8 65.9
2011 417 28.4 14.6 64.7
2012 421 28.5 14.7 66.5
2013 420 31.5 13.3 61
2014 429 31.1 13.7 63.6
2015 410 31.0 13.2 66.1
2016 440 33.0 13.3 69.8
2017 452 32.8 13.7 31.6
2018 462 32.0 14.4 28.6
2019 455 27.9 16.2 73.4
2020 440 29.0 15.1 74.5
2021 420 34.3 12.2 76
2022 418 27.5 15.1 80.4
2023 442 29.1 15.1 76.9

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 Tuckerman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 17.3 17.1 n/a
1989 286 20.0 14.3 n/a
1990 290 19.0 15.2 36.6
1991 292 18.7 15.6 32.9
1992 284 18.4 15.4 32
1993 281 18.3 15.4 39.1
1994 282 18.4 15.3 40.1
1995 286 18.5 15.5 43.7
1996 286 18.5 15.5 43.7
1997 290 18.5 15.7 45.9
1998 284 18.5 15.4 40.1
1999 293 15.8 18.5 51.5
2000 287 19.0 15.1 54.7
2001 284 20.0 14.2 57
2002 335 23.0 14.6 58.2
2003 335 23.0 14.6 58.2
2004 350 27.0 13.0 63.1
2005 334 29.0 11.5 62.9
2006 363 23.0 15.8 59.5
2007 348 27.0 12.9 71.3
2008 370 27.0 13.7 62.7
2009 375 25.0 15.0 63.5
2010 414 30.4 13.8 65.9
2011 417 28.4 14.6 64.7
2012 421 28.5 14.7 66.5
2013 420 31.5 13.3 61
2014 429 31.1 13.7 63.6
2015 410 31.0 13.2 66.1
2016 440 33.0 13.3 69.8
2017 452 32.8 13.7 31.6
2018 462 32.0 14.4 28.6
2019 455 27.9 16.2 73.4
2020 440 29.0 15.1 74.5
2021 420 34.3 12.2 76
2022 418 27.5 15.1 80.4
2023 442 29.1 15.1 76.9

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 Tuckerman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,520 (25.3%) $7,451 (74.7%) $9,971

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuckerman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 492 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Tuckerman Elementary School)7772.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English (Jackson County School District)7772.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Tuckerman Elementary School)59.158.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Jackson County School District)59.158.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Tuckerman Elementary School)47.638.1
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Jackson County School District)47.638.1
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Tuckerman Elementary School)52.436.3
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Jackson County School District)52.436.3
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Tuckerman Elementary School)8073.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English (Jackson County School District)8073.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Tuckerman Elementary School)7275.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Jackson County School District)7275.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tuckerman Elementary School)57.354.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Jackson County School District)57.354.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Tuckerman Elementary School)54.652.6
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Jackson County School District)54.652.6
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students455442
 2.9%
African American2224
 9.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White418394
 5.7%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%76.9%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuckerman Elementary School

Tuckerman Elementary School ranks 280th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Tuckerman Elementary School.

Students who attend Tuckerman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Swifton Middle School
High : Tuckerman High School

Students at Tuckerman Elementary School are 89% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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