Tuckerman Elementary School

Q: Is Tuckerman Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
280^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,971

Students who attend Tuckerman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Swifton Middle School
High:	Tuckerman High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 442

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

African American:

5.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tuckerman Elementary School ranks worse than 56.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), African American (5.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuckerman Elementary School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Tuckerman Elementary School employs 29.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 58^th 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
2005	79.62	53^rd	411	87.1%
2006	74.09	93^rd	402	76.9%
2007	73.31	99^th	440	77.5%
2008	75.61	85^th	439	80.6%
2009	80.29	61^st	445	86.3%
2010	85.88	23^rd	457	95.0%
2011	87.20	15^th	471	96.8%
2012	66.61	168^th	468	64.1%
2013	67.80	148^th	476	68.9%
2014	77.41	78^th	471	83.4%
2015	73.18	99^th	466	78.8%
2016	77.95	74^th	494	85.0%
2017	84.26	43^rd	485	91.1%
2018	80.46	73^rd	480	84.8%
2019	74.42	105^th	488	78.5%
2021	80.07	77^th	496	84.5%
2022	81.90	73^rd	487	85.0%
2023	75.36	115^th	492	76.6%
2024	46.62	280^th	497	43.7%

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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 Tuckerman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	272	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
1989	259	27	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	286
1990	256	34	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	290
1991	265	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1992	260	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
1993	254	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1994	263	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
1995	271	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	286
1996	271	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	286
1997	275	15	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	290
1998	263	21	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
1999	276	17	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
2000	268	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
2001	270	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
2002	316	16	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	335
2003	316	16	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	335
2004	334	14	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	350
2005	320	11	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	334
2006	348	9	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	363
2007	338	7	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	348
2008	361	8	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	370
2009	359	14	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	375
2010	397	14	0	3	0	0	0	414
2011	390	23	0	2	2	0	0	417
2012	385	30	0	3	3	0	0	421
2013	379	35	0	3	3	0	0	420
2014	386	36	0	4	3	0	0	429
2015	367	36	0	4	3	0	0	410
2016	398	32	0	7	3	0	0	440
2017	415	25	0	7	3	0	2	452
2018	426	22	0	7	3	0	4	462
2019	418	22	0	6	2	0	7	455
2020	406	22	1	6	1	0	4	440
2021	384	18	1	3	1	0	13	420
2022	377	20	1	3	1	0	16	418
2023	394	24	1	6	0	0	17	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 105^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 115^th 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)	77	72.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English (Jackson County School District)	77	72.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Tuckerman Elementary School)	59.1	58.2	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Jackson County School District)	59.1	58.2	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Tuckerman Elementary School)	47.6	38.1	9.5%
3rd Grade Science (Jackson County School District)	47.6	38.1	9.5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Tuckerman Elementary School)	52.4	36.3	16.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Jackson County School District)	52.4	36.3	16.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Tuckerman Elementary School)	80	73.7	6.3%
4th Grade English (Jackson County School District)	80	73.7	6.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Tuckerman Elementary School)	72	75.4	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Jackson County School District)	72	75.4	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tuckerman Elementary School)	57.3	54.4	2.9%
4th Grade Science (Jackson County School District)	57.3	54.4	2.9%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Tuckerman Elementary School)	54.6	52.6	2%
4th Grade Reading (Jackson County School District)	54.6	52.6	2%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	455	442	2.9%
African American	22	24	9.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	418	394	5.7%
Two or More Races	7	17	142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.4%	76.9%	3.5%

Schools Near Tuckerman 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
Tuckerman Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 349-2312	442	29	15.1	76.9%	394 (89.1%)	24 (5.4%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	46.6	280^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.7%		75.4	115^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.6%	165	30.2	30.7			30.5	30.2	30.6			30.5	44.2	29.0			35.3	51.1	29.1			38.1	$9,971	$2,520	$7,451
Newport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Commerce Blvd	Newport	72112	Jackson County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 523-1351	656	50	13.1	51.4%	344 (52.4%)	192 (29.3%)	56 (8.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.1%)	30.4	376^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.3%		23.9	394^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.9%	18	31.3	14.7	29.0		25.4	30.3	18.3	30.2		26.5	30.3	14.6	26.5		24.2	29.3	28.1	20.4		26.1	$11,133	$3,212	$7,921
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	3549 Cord Rd	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	273	23	11.7	78.4%	256 (93.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	49.8	264^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.2	205^th of 492 public elementary schools	58.3%	59	34.9	32.6	27.3		31.3	32.6	32.6	25.5		29.9	34.9	48.9	60.0		48.9	32.6	34.7	27.3		31.3	$14,083	$3,605	$10,478
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	480 N Main	Sulphur Rock	72579	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 799-3149	272	18	14.7	45.6%	231 (84.9%)	7 (2.6%)	22 (8.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.3%)	70.8	135^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.8%		70.8	142^nd of 492 public elementary schools	71.1%	7	47.2	38.6	40.0		41.8	41.6	36.4	40.0		39.1	61.1	50.0	50.0		53.7	41.7	43.2	40.0		41.9	$14,166	$3,260	$10,907
Weiner Elementary	Public	K-6	313 Garfield St	Weiner	72479	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 684-2252	101	9	11.0	19.8%	80 (79.2%)	7 (6.9%)	10 (9.9%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	145^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.8%		89.6	32^nd of 492 public elementary schools	93.5%	113	38.9	40.0	52.6		46.3	38.9	40.0	52.7		44.4	33.4	50.0	73.7		55.6	33.4	60.0	31.6		38.9	$13,430	$2,462	$10,968
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	K-6	180 School St	Lynn	72440	Lawrence County	Hillcrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 528-3462	253	21	12.1	80.6%	249 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	67.7	152^nd of 497 public elementary schools	69.4%		78	89^th of 492 public elementary schools	81.9%	63	27.3	21.4	52.2	58.3	40.0	27.2	17.9	52.1	58.3	39.2	24.2	57.1	60.9	71.4	52.9	48.5	28.5	56.5	66.7	50.8	$12,263	$2,036	$10,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuckerman Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Tuckerman Elementary School?

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

How many students attend Tuckerman Elementary School?

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

What district is Tuckerman Elementary School in?

Jackson County School District

What schools do graduates of Tuckerman Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Swifton Middle School
High : Tuckerman High School

Is Tuckerman Elementary School a good school?

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

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