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James K. Polk Elementary School vs. Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School

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School Overview

School
James K. Polk Elementary School
5000 Polk Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School
435 Ferdinand Day Dr
Alexandria, VA 22304
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James K. Polk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
833 students
736 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James K. Polk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James K. Polk Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James K. Polk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James K. Polk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1447 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1244 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James K. Polk Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
61%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James K. Polk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James K. Polk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James K. Polk Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
26
23
Kindergarten Students
119
147
Grade 1 Students
150
130
Grade 2 Students
158
119
Grade 3 Students
109
89
Grade 4 Students
145
126
Grade 5 Students
126
102

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James K. Polk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexandria City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
(21-22 School Year Data)
6%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James K. Polk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexandria City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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