- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Tuslaw Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 390499503777 · Massillon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 20.1:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuslaw Middle School (432 students)
Tuslaw Elementary School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tuslaw Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tuslaw Elementary School
482 students
- Tuslaw Middle
Tuslaw Middle School
432 students
- Tuslaw High Sc
Tuslaw High School
368 students
What this shows Tuslaw Elementary School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuslaw Elementary School compares
Tuslaw Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Tuslaw Local reports $12,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.