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#138 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 13% in state

S.c. Tucker Elementary School

Elementary School · Danville School District · Danville, AR

A Danville School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 939, Danville, AR 72833

  • Math 40% vs AR 42% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs AR 38% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$13,177
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at S.c. Tucker Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
42%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
38%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where S.c. Tucker Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated855/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Danville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,802

Median home value

$113,300

Median rent

$578/mo

College educated

12.2%

Homeownership

58.2%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Western Yell Co. Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0K–64.2 mi139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Danville School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

S.c. Tucker Elementary School is listed in DANVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About S.c. Tucker Elementary School

S.c. Tucker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Danville, AR, part of Danville School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 1,036 schools in AR.

State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about S.c. Tucker Elementary School

What grades does S.c. Tucker Elementary School serve?

S.c. Tucker Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend S.c. Tucker Elementary School?

S.c. Tucker Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at S.c. Tucker Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at S.c. Tucker Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does S.c. Tucker Elementary School rank in AR?

S.c. Tucker Elementary School ranks #138 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is S.c. Tucker Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

S.c. Tucker Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at S.c. Tucker Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, S.c. Tucker Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is S.c. Tucker Elementary School a charter school?

No, S.c. Tucker Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is S.c. Tucker Elementary School a Title I school?

No, S.c. Tucker Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S.c. Tucker Elementary School?

87.5% of students at S.c. Tucker Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Yell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 72833)
3,432
Area average commute
16.7 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72833; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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