FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 332 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in its historic community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of its students. By focusing on foundational skills and fostering a sense of school pride, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum subjects with enrichment activities to engage students of varying backgrounds. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and community involvement programs. Frances S. Tucker Elementary functions not just as an educational facility, but as a neighborhood hub dedicated to cultivating the potential of every child within its diverse student population.

For more information, contact FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 567-3533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3500 S DOUGLAS RD
MIAMI, FL 33133-5708
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FRANCES S. TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 332 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
332
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 332 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.7%
Black or African American
38.9%
White
3.6%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
42.2%
Male
57.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.