Tuckerman Elementary School

Tuckerman Elementary School serves 314 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Tuckerman, Arkansas. It earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — an Exceptional rating — driven by a 9.7 academic score that ranks among the highest in the state for any public elementary school. That academic strength pushes Tuckerman Elementary to #7 of 509 elementary schools in Arkansas, and to #11 of 1,035 public schools statewide across all grade levels.

The school outperforms 99% of Arkansas public schools — a distinction that holds whether comparing it to elementary schools alone or against the full K–12 public school landscape. Within Tuckerman, it holds the top ranking of the area's two public schools. The school pairs strong outcomes with a 9.0 growth score, meaning students continue making measurable gains year after year — not just entering with a head start.

A student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 keeps class sizes tighter than most public elementary schools. Tuckerman Elementary is a regular public school; it serves all students in its attendance zone with no application, lottery, or selection process required.

Located in a rural area, Tuckerman Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.