Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22304 · Alexandria City Public Schools
#817 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#14420 of 50,301 nationally
About Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary is a public elementary located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 735 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 817th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 735.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Samuel W. Tucker Elementary ranks 29th of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Samuel W. Tucker Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bush Hill Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
673 students · 1.7 km away
Clermont Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
549 students · 1.8 km away
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,075 students · 1.9 km away
James K. Polk Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
804 students · 2.0 km away
Twain Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,026 students · 2.0 km away
William Ramsay Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students · 2.5 km away
Edison High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,294 students · 2.7 km away
Bren Mar Park Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students · 2.7 km away
Rose Hill Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
671 students · 2.7 km away
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,597 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
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735 students
Buckland Mills Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
Garrisonville Elementary
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Crestwood Intermediate
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
736 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel W. Tucker Elementary a good school?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #817 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Samuel W. Tucker Elementary rank in Virginia?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary ranks #817 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #14420 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary had 735 students in 2025.
Is Samuel W. Tucker Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Samuel W. Tucker Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.