Enrollment
647
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reynoldsburg, OH
Tussing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tussing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390468900659
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tussing Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Reynoldsburg · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tussing Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tussing Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Reynoldsburg, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468900659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tussing Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tussing Elementary School
Tussing Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 37% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 522 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #341.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and Asian (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 647 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Reynoldsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Slate Ridge Elementary School (582 students): Tussing Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 21.6:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students) and Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students) alongside Tussing 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 Tussing Elementary School compares
Tussing 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,042
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 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
African American 52.9%
Asian 17.2%
White 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Tussing Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Tussing Elementary School.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 Tussing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tussing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Reynoldsburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tussing Elementary School
How many students attend Tussing Elementary School?
Tussing Elementary School has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reynoldsburg, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tussing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tussing Elementary School is 24.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tussing Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Tussing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tussing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tussing Elementary School is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Reynoldsburg, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tussing Elementary School?
Tussing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Tussing Elementary School rank among public schools in Reynoldsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Tussing Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Reynoldsburg, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Reynoldsburg on the city page.
Is Tussing Elementary School a good school?
Tussing Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pickerington Local?
Besides Tussing Elementary School, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.
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