In the 2024-25 school year, Tucker Elementary School reported enrolling 26 multiracial students, representing a 4% increase compared to the prior year, as indicated by data from the Georgia Department of Education.
Figures show Tucker Elementary School’s total enrollment reached 444 students in 2024-25. Of the student body, multiracial students made up 6%, positioning them as the second-smallest demographic at the school.
The school falls within Houston County School District, which is managed from its main office in Perry.
Out of the 36 schools in the Houston County School District, Houston County High School had the largest count of multiracial students for the 2024-25 school year, enrolling 162 students.
Statewide, more than 1.7 million students attended Georgia public schools, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report. Elementary students comprised the largest share with 787,206 students (45.9%), followed by middle school at 388,733 (22.7%), and high school at 539,092 (31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism continues to be a significant challenge for Georgia schools following the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. To address the issue, GaDOE initiated a statewide effort that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public education campaign, and focused assistance to districts with the highest needs to improve attendance rates.
In 2025, Georgia legislators approved changes to school attendance laws that prohibit expulsion solely for absenteeism. The updated law also introduces additional reporting requirements and aligns with programs designed to let students earn diplomas through alternative options.
By 2026, Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was about 14:1, which is more favorable than the national rate of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total multiracial students | % of multiracial students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 393 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011-12 | 376 | 15 | 4% |
| 2012-13 | 353 | 14 | 4% |
| 2013-14 | 376 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014-15 | 428 | 21 | 5% |
| 2015-16 | 406 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016-17 | 418 | 12 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 409 | 16 | 4% |
| 2018-19 | 441 | 22 | 5% |
| 2019-20 | 465 | 23 | 5% |
| 2020-21 | 447 | 26 | 6% |
| 2021-22 | 426 | 25 | 6% |
| 2022-23 | 428 | 21 | 5% |
| 2023-24 | 419 | 25 | 6% |
| 2024-25 | 444 | 26 | 6% |
