Tucker Elementary School

126 EAST TUCKER CIRCLE
PHILADELPHIA, MS 39350

www.choctawtribalschools.com

119 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tucker Elementary School, located at 126 E Tucker Circle in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians tribal school system. The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while integrating the unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions of the Choctaw people into the daily learning experience. By blending state-mandated curriculum standards with culturally responsive instruction, the school strives to prepare its students to be both academically proficient and deeply connected to their tribal identity.

As a member of the Choctaw Tribal Schools system, Tucker Elementary emphasizes a supportive, community-focused environment that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The school works closely with families and tribal leadership to provide a well-rounded education that encourages personal growth and community pride. Through its commitment to high standards and the preservation of Choctaw values, the school plays a vital role in empowering the next generation of students within the Philadelphia, Mississippi community.

119

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

6.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tucker Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
American Indian	119

American Indian
119 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucker Elementary School
Phone:	(601)656-8775
Website:	http://www.choctawtribalschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 5