TUCKAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tuckahoe Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Arlington County Public Schools school district, located in Arlington, VA with about 538 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Tuckahoe Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Tuckahoe Elementary School, located in the residential neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a supportive community atmosphere, and a dedicated teaching staff. Its curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual growth and character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Tuckahoe is recognized for its active school community and collaborative environment involving students, parents, and faculty. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that encourage student engagement in the arts, physical fitness, and civic responsibility. With a focus on inclusive learning and modern instructional strategies, Tuckahoe Elementary strives to maintain a nurturing setting that meets the diverse needs of its student body while consistently achieving high marks in state and local performance metrics.

For more information, contact Tuckahoe Elementary at (703) 228-5288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6550 26th St N
Arlington, VA 22213
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TUCKAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Arlington, VA with about 538 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
538
Teachers:
34.5
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
Not a Title I 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 538 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TUCKAHOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.9%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Asian
5.6%
Black or African American
1.5%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.