FRANCIS S.TUCKER K-8 CENTER

tucker.dade.k12.fl.us/

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

305

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANCIS S.TUCKER K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	191
Black	87
Asian	9

Hispanic
191 (62.6 %)
Black
87 (28.5 %)
White
18 (5.9 %)
Asian
9 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)567-3533
Website:	http://tucker.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FRANCIS S.TUCKER K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FRANCIS S.TUCKER K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	146	47.9%
Male	159	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)