Tussahaw Elementary

www.henry.k12.ga.us/te

802 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

802

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tussahaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	83
Black	595
Asian	8
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
595 (74.2 %)
Hispanic
83 (10.3 %)
Two or More
58 (7.2 %)
White
53 (6.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Henry County
Phone:	(770)957-0164
Website:	http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/te
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	802
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tussahaw Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	139
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	144

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tussahaw Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	420	52.4%
Male	382	47.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)