Tussing Elementary School

663 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Tussing Elementary School, located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, serves as a primary educational institution within the Reynoldsburg City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating standard curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, placing a strong focus on building a cohesive community of learners, educators, and families.

The school is known for its dedication to fostering a collaborative atmosphere where staff members work closely with parents to ensure students meet their developmental milestones. Tussing Elementary prioritizes inclusive instructional practices, often utilizing technology and hands-on activities to keep students motivated. As part of the Reynoldsburg district, the school benefits from the broader mission of the area’s "City of Schools" initiative, which focuses on providing rigorous, modern education designed to equip students with the skills necessary for success in an evolving global landscape.

663

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tussing Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	58
Black	315
Asian	128
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

Black
315 (47.5 %)
Asian
128 (19.3 %)
White
122 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (8.7 %)
Two or More
39 (5.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Pickerington Local
Phone:	(614)759-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	663
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 125