- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Tuslaw Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390499503772 · Massillon, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 25.4:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuslaw Elementary School (482 students)
Tuslaw Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tuslaw Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuslaw Element
Tuslaw Elementary School
482 students
- This school
Tuslaw Middle School
432 students
- Tuslaw High Sc
Tuslaw High School
368 students
What this shows Tuslaw Middle School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuslaw Middle School compares
Tuslaw Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,883
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 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.
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
District finance for Tuslaw Local reports $12,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.