- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Tussing Elementary School grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 390468900659 · Reynoldsburg, OH Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 24.9:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Tussing Elementary School grew from 663 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Tussing Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- This school 647
Tussing Elementary School
647 students
What this shows Tussing Elementary School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tussing Elementary School compares
Tussing Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,484
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 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.
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
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,711
- 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.
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 (~647 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.