- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Perry, GA
Tucker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tucker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288001232
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucker Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucker Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Perry, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Tucker Elementary School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130288001232 · Perry, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.9:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Tucker Elementary School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tucker Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 486
Tucker Elementary School
486 students
What this shows Tucker Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucker Elementary School compares
Tucker Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Tucker Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tucker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucker Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Perry
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tucker Elementary School
How many students attend Tucker Elementary School?
Tucker Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Perry, GA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucker Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucker Elementary School?
83.8% of students at Tucker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tucker Elementary School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Perry, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucker Elementary School?
Tucker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Tucker Elementary School rank among schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucker Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Perry, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Perry on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Tucker Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.