Tuckahoe Elementary

682 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tuckahoe Elementary School, located in the West End of Richmond, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Henrico County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing community atmosphere, the school caters to a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It consistently emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative exploration, ensuring that students develop both fundamental academic skills and critical thinking abilities in a supportive environment.

Beyond the classroom, Tuckahoe is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher association and its focus on fostering a close-knit school culture. The school prioritizes character development and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to become engaged and respectful members of the community. With its dedicated faculty, robust extracurricular programs, and a long-standing reputation for educational quality, Tuckahoe Elementary remains a highly sought-after institution for families in the Richmond area.

682

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tuckahoe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	612
Hispanic	28
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	26

White
612 (89.7%)
Hispanic
28 (4.1%)
Two or More
26 (3.8%)
Black
10 (1.5%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)

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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)673-3765
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 2

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 111