Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elza R. Tucker Elem. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elza R. Tucker Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Elza R. Tucker Elem. School's student population of 561 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elza R. Tucker Elem. School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elza R. Tucker Elem. School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
49%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
41%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elza R. Tucker Elem. School's ranking?
Elza R. Tucker Elem. School is ranked #256 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Elza R. Tucker Elem. School often compared to?
Elza R. Tucker Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Elementary School, Bellview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Elza R. Tucker Elem. School?
561 students attend Elza R. Tucker Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Elza R. Tucker Elem. School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elza R. Tucker Elem. School?
Elza R. Tucker Elem. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elza R. Tucker Elem. School offer ?
Elza R. Tucker Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elza R. Tucker Elem. School part of?
Elza R. Tucker Elem. School is part of Rogers School District.
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