- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tuckerman, AR
Tuckerman High School
Federal NCES profile for Tuckerman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051323001083
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuckerman High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 288
- students enrolled
Tuckerman High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson Co. School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051323001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Tuckerman High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 051323001083 · Tuckerman, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 7.4:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuckerman Elementary School (468 students)
Tuckerman High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.3 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Tuckerman High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuckerman Elem
Tuckerman Elementary School
468 students
- This school
Tuckerman High School
288 students
- Swifton Middle
Swifton Middle School
189 students
What this shows Tuckerman High School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuckerman High School compares
Tuckerman High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 12% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$11,605
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Tuckerman High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Co. School District reports $11,605 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuckerman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckerman Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swifton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuckerman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuckerman High School
How many students attend Tuckerman High School?
Tuckerman High School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tuckerman, AR. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuckerman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuckerman High School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 53% 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 Tuckerman High School?
42.1% of students at Tuckerman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuckerman High School?
The largest demographic group at Tuckerman High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Tuckerman, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuckerman High School?
Tuckerman High 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).
What other schools are in Jackson Co. School District?
Besides Tuckerman High School, Jackson Co. School District also operates Tuckerman Elementary School (468 students) and Swifton Middle School (189 students). See the Jackson Co. School District district page for the complete list.