Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School

Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
435 Ferdinand Day Dr,  Alexandria, VA
Alexandria City Public Schools
5.0
4.1
759 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
C. Rene Paschal
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
378:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
Black
34.1%
White
25.7%
Hispanic
18.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.2%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#8 Most Diverse Public ES in Virginia
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/21/2018
We haven't yet had a bad teacher, and we've been at the school for 5 years. Each person at the school, from the principal down to the custodial staff really cares for each of these kiddos. The faculty & staff hold these children to a high standard, something as a parent I am truly grateful for. This is an exemplary school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 26 Reviews
1.0 other
10/10/2023
Do NOT send your child(ren) to this school. I heard of all of the amazing things Samuel W. Tucker used to be (with previous admin,) but that has long gone. Admin is way in over their heads in terms of what is going on at this school. Communication is lacking- they do not practice what they preach. T...
4.0 parent
7/6/2023
I waited until my child graduated from Tucker to write this review, to allow for a fuller picture. Generally we had a great experience at Samuel Tucker. My child started with kindergarten, which was terrific. His teachers overall were caring, highlighted his strengths, and motivated him to learn. He...
2.0 parent
5/16/2023
As of 2023 the school has a race-to-the-bottom approach to administering and teaching. Because there are so many students who don’t do the homework, the school decided not to give almost any homework at all. The homework they do give is very minimal and computer based games that are not effective. W...
5.0 parent
2/28/2023
We sent both daughters to this school and couldn't have been happier. Both enjoyed the environment, their teachers, the curriculum and fellow students.We attended parent-teacher conferences and were impressed by the high calibre of the teaching staff. The administration is focused on providing suppo...

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