- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colonial Heights, VA
Tussing Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tussing Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510096000366
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tussing Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Colonial Heights · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tussing Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tussing Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA.
School address
District: Colonial Heights City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510096000366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Tussing Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510096000366 · Colonial Heights, VA Other · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 13.6:1 · 84.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Colonial Heights High (886 students)
Tussing Elementary held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tussing Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights High
886 students
- Colonial Heigh
Colonial Heights Middle
700 students
- This school
Tussing Elementary
652 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
422 students
- North Elementa 311
North Elementary
311 students
What this shows Tussing Elementary reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tussing Elementary compares
Tussing Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.3% | ▲ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,988
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Tussing Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colonial Heights City Public Schools reports $15,988 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tussing Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Heights Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tussing Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Colonial Heights
3 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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tussing Elementary
How many students attend Tussing Elementary?
Tussing Elementary has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colonial Heights, VA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tussing Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tussing Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tussing Elementary?
84.3% of students at Tussing Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tussing Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tussing Elementary is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Colonial Heights, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tussing Elementary?
Tussing Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 rank among schools in Colonial Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Tussing Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Colonial Heights, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colonial Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial Heights City Public Schools?
Besides Tussing Elementary, Colonial Heights City Public Schools also operates Colonial Heights High (886 students), Colonial Heights Middle (700 students), and Lakeview Elementary (422 students). See the Colonial Heights City Public Schools district page for the complete list.