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Tuckahoe Elementary School

701 FOREST AVE RICHMOND VA 23229

About Tuckahoe Elementary School

Arlington, Virginia's Tuckahoe Elementary School is well-known for providing a quality elementary education as part of the Arlington Public Schools district. Tuckahoe's emphasis on respect, responsibility, and respect for the rights of others helps children grow academically and personally. Programs like the Discovery Schoolyard, which promotes outdoor, environmental education on the school grounds, highlight Tuckahoe's innovative education approach. At Tuckahoe, the Responsive Classroom model promotes children's social and emotional growth while they are engaged in their learning experience. Tuckahoe has received several high academic achievement recognitions from the Virginia Board of Education, including the Virginia Board of Education Highest Achievement Award. Tuckahoe is one of the highest-ranked elementary schools in Arlington, according to GreatSchools and other listing services. With a high level of community involvement, small student-teacher ratios, and whole-child support services, Tuckahoe is one of the best elementary schools in Virginia.

Tuckahoe Elementary School Contact Information

Address

701 FOREST AVE RICHMOND VA 23229

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Phone

(804) 673-3765

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 43%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 43% in Math and 43% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
650
Total Students
$63942
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 213 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tuckahoe Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 4:15 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 89.54%
Asian 1.08%
Hispanic 3.85%
Black 1.69%
Two+ Races 3.85%
Native Am. 0%
White
89.54%
Asian
1.08%
Hispanic
3.85%
Black
1.69%
Two+ Races
3.85%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 650
41.23%
268 Female
58.77%
382 Male

Student Population

650 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

377 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q.What is a distinguishing characteristic of Tuckahoe Elementary School's library?

A.Tuckahoe Elementary School contains a well-stocked, modern Learning Commons space.

Q.What public school system is Tuckahoe Elementary School part of?

A.Tuckahoe Elementary School is an excellent school in the Henrico County Public Schools system.

Q.Does Tuckahoe Elementary School have enrichment opportunities?

A.Yes, Tuckahoe Elementary School provides special interest clubs and extra-curricular programs for students.

Q. How does Tuckahoe Elementary School connect to its community?

A.Tuckahoe Elementary School engages with its community through school events and volunteer programs.

Q. What are the student hours for Tuckahoe Elementary School students?

A.Tuckahoe Elementary School's daily bell schedule follows the HCPS hours of operation.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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