TUSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tussing Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colonial Heights City Public Schools school district, located in Colonial Heights, VA with about 583 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 41 teachers, Tussing 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.

Tussing Elementary School, located at 5501 Conduit Road in Colonial Heights, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Colonial Heights Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Tussing Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in a nurturing setting.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school plays an active role in the local Colonial Heights community. It focuses on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families to ensure a holistic educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a dedicated staff, Tussing Elementary works to create a sense of school spirit and belonging, helping students develop the confidence and character necessary to transition effectively into the upper levels of the Colonial Heights school system.

For more information, contact Tussing Elementary at (804) 524-3440 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.