Tuckahoe Elementary

www.apsva.us/tuckahoe/site/default.asp

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

442

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuckahoe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	39
Black	8
Asian	24
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
325 (73.5 %)
Two or More
45 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
39 (8.8 %)
Asian
24 (5.4 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Arlington County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)228-5288
Website:	http://www.apsva.us/tuckahoe/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 21

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 72