How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bush Hill Elementary | Samuel W. Tucker Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, VA | Alexandria, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 673 | 735 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.7% | 77.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bush Hill Elementary | Samuel W. Tucker Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,975 | $21,716 |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Alexandria City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bush Hill Elementary | Samuel W. Tucker Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 25.4% |
| African American | 19.5% | 29.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.2% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 9.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bush Hill Elementary | Samuel W. Tucker Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 425:1 | 240:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.7% | 27.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.