TUSSAHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tussahaw Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henry County school district, located in McDonough, GA with about 756 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, Tussahaw Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Tussahaw Elementary School, located in McDonough, Georgia, is a member of the Henry County School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and collaborative learning environment. Its educational philosophy emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the importance of fostering a supportive partnership between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.
The school is well-regarded for its focus on providing a balanced curriculum that prepares students for long-term academic success. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, Tussahaw Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its commitment to excellence and its emphasis on student engagement, the school plays a vital role in the McDonough area, helping young learners build a strong foundation for their future education.
For more information, contact Tussahaw Elementary at (770) 957-0164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
McDonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/te
TUSSAHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in McDonough, GA with about 756 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Henry County
- Total Students:
- 756
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 756 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TUSSAHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 73.8%
- White
- 12.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.