Enrollment
432
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Massillon, OH
Tuslaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tuslaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390499503772
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuslaw Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuslaw Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuslaw Middle School ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuslaw Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuslaw Middle School
Tuslaw Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 40% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 716 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #535, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Massillon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students): Tuslaw Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 19.9:1).
Tuslaw Local also operates Tuslaw Elementary School (482 students) and Tuslaw High School (368 students) alongside Tuslaw Middle 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 Middle School compares
Tuslaw Middle 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 40% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 27% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Tuslaw Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuslaw Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuslaw High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuslaw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tuslaw Middle School
How many students attend Tuslaw Middle School?
Tuslaw Middle School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Massillon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuslaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuslaw Middle School is 25.4:1, which is 40% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuslaw Middle School?
23.1% of students at Tuslaw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuslaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tuslaw Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuslaw Middle School?
Tuslaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuslaw Middle School ranks #11 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 Middle School a good school?
Tuslaw Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Middle School, Tuslaw Local also operates Tuslaw Elementary School (482 students) and Tuslaw High School (368 students). See the Tuslaw Local district page for the complete list.
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