Tuckahoe Elementary

Summary:

Tuckahoe Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Arlington, Virginia, serving 442 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is part of the Arlington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 26th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tuckahoe Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with exceptional academic achievement that significantly exceeds the Arlington County and Virginia state averages. The school has a more diverse racial makeup compared to some nearby schools, with around 73% White, 9% Hispanic, and 5% Asian students. However, Tuckahoe has very low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a relatively affluent student population.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools district, such as Ashlawn Elementary, Nottingham Elementary, and Cardinal Elementary, Tuckahoe generally outperforms these schools on academic measures. However, some elementary schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools district, like Haycock Elementary and Chesterbrook Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6550 26th St N
       Arlington, VA  22213


(703) 228-5288

District: Arlington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,948 Help


Students who attend Tuckahoe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Williamsburg Middle
High:    Yorktown High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Two or more races:
10.2%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tuckahoe Elementary ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Tuckahoe Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Arlington County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuckahoe Elementary is $12,948. 13 elementary schools in the Arlington County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tuckahoe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuckahoe Elementary 8th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Tuckahoe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Arlington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington County Public Schools 26th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tuckahoe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tuckahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 87.86 27th 1062 97.5%
2006 74.51 200th 1071 81.3%
2007 76.75 159th 1083 85.3%
2008 79.38 121st 1081 88.8%
2009 77.40 146th 1082 86.5%
2010 80.30 93rd 1113 91.6%
2011 80.26 115th 1117 89.7%
2012 80.37 127th 1117 88.6%
2013 90.87 22nd 1120 98.0%
2014 90.25 29th 1110 97.4%
2015 87.92 30th 1100 97.3%
2016 79.18 165th 1096 84.9%
2017 88.07 53rd 1099 95.2%
2018 85.37 85th 1097 92.3%
2019 88.71 32nd 1105 97.1%
2021 89.03 84th 1103 92.4%
2022 92.02 27th 1109 97.6%
2023 89.28 57th 1114 94.9%
2024 93.78 8th 1114 99.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tuckahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.57 5th 247 98.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Tuckahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.35 85th 1100 92.3%
2024 93.10 8th 1098 99.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tuckahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.40 66th 324 79.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Tuckahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.80 42nd 182 76.9%
2024 79.59 16th 195 91.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tuckahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.05 47th 1093 95.7%
2024 92.55 15th 1101 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tuckahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.69 38th 984 96.1%
2024 90.78 9th 979 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, May 16, 2015

Open Quote Has been a great place for my kids. Found the assistant principal to be very down to earth and approachable. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tuckahoe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 450 450
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 460 460
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 402 402
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 412 412
1993 354 23 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 375 33 20 18 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1995 385 20 28 14 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 385 20 28 14 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 382 17 26 19 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1998 372 18 24 22 3 n/a n/a 0 439
1999 347 17 21 18 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 362 14 23 17 1 n/a n/a -4 413
2001 382 13 25 18 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 395 16 26 20 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 395 16 26 20 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 434 17 31 20 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2005 449 18 31 20 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2006 475 15 38 27 0 n/a n/a 2 557
2007 473 12 53 24 0 n/a n/a 6 568
2008 495 12 50 21 0 n/a n/a 11 589
2009 449 15 51 25 1 n/a n/a 12 553
2010 480 15 52 19 1 n/a n/a 15 582
2011 492 16 57 44 1 0 32 0 642
2012 556 8 50 44 0 0 32 0 690
2013 555 10 38 37 0 1 29 0 670
2014 567 9 42 35 0 1 30 0 684
2015 571 10 46 37 0 1 32 0 697
2016 547 13 42 32 0 1 39 0 674
2017 467 11 35 28 1 0 34 0 576
2018 435 8 30 31 0 0 34 0 538
2019 426 9 20 36 0 0 40 0 531
2020 397 10 28 45 0 0 47 0 527
2021 336 6 27 39 0 0 53 0 461
2022 317 7 22 44 1 0 40 0 431
2023 325 8 24 39 1 0 45 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 Tuckahoe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 27.2 16.5 n/a
1990 460 27.8 16.5 n/a
1991 402 25.2 15.9 n/a
1992 412 25.7 16.0 n/a
1993 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
1994 446 32.5 n/a n/a
1995 449 n/a 0.0 6.7
1996 449 n/a 0.0 6.7
1997 446 n/a 0.0 4.9
1998 439 n/a 0.0 4.6
1999 405 17.0 23.8 6.4
2000 413 n/a 0.0 7
2001 439 30.0 14.6 6.6
2002 457 40.7 11.2 5.9
2003 457 40.7 11.2 5.9
2004 502 31.7 15.8 5
2005 518 30.7 16.9 4.1
2006 557 40.0 13.9 4.7
2007 568 45.9 12.4 2.8
2008 589 36.2 16.3 2.1
2009 553 33.7 16.4 4.8
2010 582 34.6 16.8 3
2011 642 32.8 19.5 3
2012 690 42.0 16.4 1.7
2013 670 46.6 14.3 1.3
2014 684 43.3 15.7 2
2015 697 46.0 15.1 3.3
2016 674 42.0 16.0 3.1
2017 576 37.3 15.4 2.4
2018 538 34.5 15.5 1.7
2019 531 37.3 14.2 0.6
2020 527 33.5 15.7 1.5
2021 461 31.3 14.7 n/a
2022 431 26.3 16.3 1.9
2023 442 35.5 12.4 2.7

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 Tuckahoe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 27.2 16.5 n/a
1990 460 27.8 16.5 n/a
1991 402 25.2 15.9 n/a
1992 412 25.7 16.0 n/a
1993 415 28.0 14.8 n/a
1994 446 32.5 n/a n/a
1995 449 n/a 0.0 6.7
1996 449 n/a 0.0 6.7
1997 446 n/a 0.0 4.9
1998 439 n/a 0.0 4.6
1999 405 17.0 23.8 6.4
2000 413 n/a 0.0 7
2001 439 30.0 14.6 6.6
2002 457 40.7 11.2 5.9
2003 457 40.7 11.2 5.9
2004 502 31.7 15.8 5
2005 518 30.7 16.9 4.1
2006 557 40.0 13.9 4.7
2007 568 45.9 12.4 2.8
2008 589 36.2 16.3 2.1
2009 553 33.7 16.4 4.8
2010 582 34.6 16.8 3
2011 642 32.8 19.5 3
2012 690 42.0 16.4 1.7
2013 670 46.6 14.3 1.3
2014 684 43.3 15.7 2
2015 697 46.0 15.1 3.3
2016 674 42.0 16.0 3.1
2017 576 37.3 15.4 2.4
2018 538 34.5 15.5 1.7
2019 531 37.3 14.2 0.6
2020 527 33.5 15.7 1.5
2021 461 31.3 14.7 n/a
2022 431 26.3 16.3 1.9
2023 442 35.5 12.4 2.7

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 Tuckahoe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $259 (2.3%) $11,195 (97.7%) $11,454
2020 $105 (0.9%) $11,294 (99.1%) $11,399
2021 $129 (1.0%) $12,819 (99.0%) $12,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuckahoe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 57th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tuckahoe Elementary)10095.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8779.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Tuckahoe Elementary)9594.1
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)7876.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tuckahoe Elementary)9490.1
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8778.4
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Tuckahoe Elementary)9288.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8179.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tuckahoe Elementary)9279.5
 12.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington County Public Schools)8877.8
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Tuckahoe Elementary)9484.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington County Public Schools)8272.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Tuckahoe Elementary)9494.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Arlington County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students531442
 16.8%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian01
Asian2024
 20%
Hispanic3639
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White426325
 23.7%
Two or More Races4045
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.6%2.7%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tuckahoe Elementary

Yes! Tuckahoe Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

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

Students who attend Tuckahoe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Williamsburg Middle
High : Yorktown High

Students at Tuckahoe Elementary are 74% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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