- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, AR
S.C. Tucker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for S.C. Tucker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050489000211
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S.C. Tucker Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
S.C. Tucker Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S.C. Tucker Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Danville, AR.
School address
District: Danville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050489000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
S.C. Tucker Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 050489000211 · Danville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.3:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville High School (252 students)
S.C. Tucker Elementary School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
S.C. Tucker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
S.C. Tucker Elementary School
328 students
- Danville High
Danville High School
252 students
- Danville Middl 118
Danville Middle School
118 students
What this shows S.C. Tucker Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How S.C. Tucker Elementary School compares
S.C. Tucker Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 44.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, S.C. Tucker Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville School District reports $13,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S.C. Tucker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S.C. Tucker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
- Resource Index
- 76/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about S.C. Tucker Elementary School
How many students attend S.C. Tucker Elementary School?
S.C. Tucker Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.C. Tucker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at S.C. Tucker Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S.C. Tucker Elementary School?
59.5% of students at S.C. Tucker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S.C. Tucker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at S.C. Tucker Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Danville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S.C. Tucker Elementary School?
S.C. Tucker Elementary School 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 S.C. Tucker Elementary School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, S.C. Tucker Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Danville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Danville School District?
Besides S.C. Tucker Elementary School, Danville School District also operates Danville High School (252 students) and Danville Middle School (118 students). See the Danville School District district page for the complete list.