- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcdonough, GA
Tussahaw Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tussahaw Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130282003730
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tussahaw Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tussahaw Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tussahaw Elementary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282003730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Tussahaw Elementary held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 130282003730 · Mcdonough, GA Other · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 17.4:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Tussahaw Elementary held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tussahaw Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school
Tussahaw Elementary
886 students
What this shows Tussahaw Elementary reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tussahaw Elementary compares
Tussahaw Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 5.2%
White 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Tussahaw Elementary is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tussahaw Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tussahaw Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other 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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tussahaw Elementary
How many students attend Tussahaw Elementary?
Tussahaw Elementary has 886 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tussahaw Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tussahaw Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tussahaw Elementary?
64.6% of students at Tussahaw Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tussahaw Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tussahaw Elementary is African American at 77.9% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tussahaw Elementary?
Tussahaw Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Tussahaw Elementary rank among schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Tussahaw Elementary ranks #9 of 9 schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Tussahaw Elementary, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.