Enrollment
482
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Tuslaw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tuslaw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499503777
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuslaw Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuslaw Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuslaw Elementary School ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuslaw Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuslaw Elementary School
Tuslaw Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 724 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #294.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Massillon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students): Tuslaw Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 19.9:1).
Tuslaw Local also operates Tuslaw Middle School (432 students) and Tuslaw High School (368 students) alongside Tuslaw Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tuslaw Elementary School compares
Tuslaw Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 38% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Ohio - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Tuslaw Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuslaw Local, which includes Tuslaw Elementary School.
$12,009
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tuslaw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuslaw Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tuslaw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuslaw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Massillon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
1,313 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Massillon Intermediate School
Standard public school
900 students 20:1 students per teacher
Strausser Elementary School
Standard public school
819 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Sauder Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
Standard public school
587 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Watson Elementary School
Standard public school
515 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tuslaw Elementary School
How many students attend Tuslaw Elementary School?
Tuslaw Elementary School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuslaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuslaw Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuslaw Elementary School?
19.6% of students at Tuslaw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuslaw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tuslaw Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuslaw Elementary School?
Tuslaw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tuslaw Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuslaw Elementary School ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Massillon on the city page.
Is Tuslaw Elementary School a good school?
Tuslaw Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tuslaw Local?
Besides Tuslaw Elementary School, Tuslaw Local also operates Tuslaw Middle School (432 students) and Tuslaw High School (368 students). See the Tuslaw Local district page for the complete list.
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