TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tucker Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tucker Elementary School school district, located in Philadelphia, MS with about 160 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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.

Tucker Elementary School, located at 126 E Tucker Circle in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians tribal school system. The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while integrating the unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Choctaw people into the daily learning experience. By blending state-mandated curriculum standards with culturally responsive instruction, the school strives to prepare its students to be both academically proficient and deeply connected to their tribal identity.

As a member of the Choctaw Tribal Schools system, Tucker Elementary emphasizes a supportive, community-focused environment that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The school works closely with families and tribal leadership to provide a well-rounded education that encourages personal growth and community pride. Through its commitment to high standards and the preservation of Choctaw values, the school plays a vital role in empowering the next generation of students within the Philadelphia, Mississippi community.

For more information, contact Tucker Elementary School at (601) 656-8775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

126 E Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
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TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, MS with about 160 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
160
Teachers:
0
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 160 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TUCKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 100% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
100.0%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.