- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, VA
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Samuel W. Tucker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510012002549
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #27 of 42
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel W. Tucker Elementary ranks #27 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012002549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 510012002549 · Alexandria, VA Other · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 15.3:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- This school 735
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
735 students
What this shows Samuel W. Tucker Elementary reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel W. Tucker Elementary compares
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 4% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 29.0%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 29.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Samuel W. Tucker Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel W. Tucker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel W. Tucker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayfield Secondary
Standard public school
3,256 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary
Standard public school
933 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
James K. Polk Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~735 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
How many students attend Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary has 735 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
55.1% of students at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary is African American at 29.0% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Samuel W. Tucker Elementary rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel W. Tucker Elementary ranks #27 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Samuel W. Tucker Elementary, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), and George Washington Middle (1,458 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.