Tucker

www.miltonps.org

459 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tucker Elementary School, located at 187 Blue Hills Parkway in Milton, Massachusetts, is part of the Milton Public Schools district. It serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous learning environment. The school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," balancing core curriculum requirements with social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for both academic success and active participation in their community.

As a neighborhood school, Tucker prides itself on strong community engagement and collaboration between staff, families, and local partners. The school leverages its location near the Blue Hills Reservation to integrate environmental awareness into its culture, while maintaining a focus on traditional academic excellence through a dedicated faculty and a variety of enrichment programs. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or curriculum resources can find detailed information on the official district website at http://www.miltonps.org.

459

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tucker
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	49
Black	144
Asian	32
Two or More	57

White
177 (38.6 %)
Black
144 (31.4 %)
Two or More
57 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
49 (10.7 %)
Asian
32 (7.0 %)

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:	Milton
Phone:	(617)696-4291
Website:	http://www.miltonps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 39

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tucker
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tucker
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	45.5%
Male	250	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)