Tussahaw Elementary

Summary:

Tussahaw Elementary is a public elementary school located in McDonough, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 802 students. The school is part of the Henry County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tussahaw Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking between 744 and 1,082 over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period, indicating it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state. Tussahaw Elementary consistently underperforms the Henry County and Georgia state averages in proficiency rates for the Milestones Assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Tussahaw's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 23.1% in ELA and 26.9% in Math, compared to the Henry County averages of 26.3% and 29.2%, and the Georgia state averages of 38.4% and 45.4%, respectively.

Tussahaw Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.82% to 68.7% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which have free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.28% to 72.6%. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratio at Tussahaw, ranging from 14.6 to 15.8 over the past three school years, the school's academic performance remains well below the county and state averages, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the school.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

225 Coan Dr
McDonough, GA 30252

(770) 957-0164

District: Henry County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1075^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,421

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 833

Racial breakdown:

African American:

77.6%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Two or more races:

5.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tussahaw Elementary ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 23^rd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Henry County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.6%), Hispanic (11%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tussahaw Elementary is 14.9. 15 elementary schools in the Henry County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Tussahaw Elementary employs 55.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tussahaw Elementary is $9,421. 16 elementary schools in the Henry County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tussahaw Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Henry County:

SchoolDigger ranks Henry County 152^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tussahaw Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	45.34	764^th	1183	35.4%
2011	50.62	705^th	1212	41.8%
2012	69.63	392^nd	1201	67.4%
2013	67.32	442^nd	1225	63.9%
2014	65.45	497^th	1231	59.6%
2015	39.14	744^th	1240	40.0%
2016	37.02	780^th	1233	36.7%
2017	19.72	982^nd	1205	18.5%
2018	16.84	1024^th	1209	15.3%
2019	22.38	965^th	1234	21.8%
2021	32.86	775^th	1214	36.2%
2022	14.34	1082^nd	1244	13.0%
2023	19.81	1012^th	1242	18.5%
2024	16.29	1075^th	1248	13.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tussahaw Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	178	307	6	31	5	n/a	n/a	36	563
2010	174	297	7	41	2	0	28	0	549
2011	170	350	3	37	2	1	27	0	590
2012	140	341	4	41	1	0	24	0	551
2013	140	358	2	40	0	0	25	0	565
2014	122	356	4	35	0	0	23	0	540
2015	105	379	9	40	0	1	31	0	565
2016	109	515	13	53	1	1	38	0	730
2017	101	548	11	60	0	0	33	0	753
2018	94	558	10	53	0	0	41	0	756
2019	99	619	12	68	0	1	30	0	829
2020	82	614	13	55	3	2	38	0	807
2021	77	601	13	54	4	1	40	0	790
2022	63	582	8	63	2	1	54	0	773
2023	53	595	8	83	4	1	58	0	802
2024	38	646	8	92	3	0	46	0	833

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tussahaw Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	563	39.0	14.4	53.9
2010	549	38.3	14.3	55.9
2011	590	41.5	14.2	63.6
2012	551	41.0	13.4	67.3
2013	565	37.0	15.2	67.3
2014	540	38.0	14.2	68
2015	565	38.0	14.8	71.5
2016	730	52.0	14.0	76.2
2017	753	53.0	14.2	71.6
2018	756	53.0	14.2	75
2019	829	52.0	15.9	72.5
2020	807	52.0	15.5	72.6
2021	790	54.0	14.6	65.8
2022	773	48.9	15.8	n/a
2023	802	51.5	15.5	68.7
2024	833	55.6	14.9	82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tussahaw Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	563	39.0	14.4	53.9
2010	549	38.3	14.3	55.9
2011	590	41.5	14.2	63.6
2012	551	41.0	13.4	67.3
2013	565	37.0	15.2	67.3
2014	540	38.0	14.2	68
2015	565	38.0	14.8	71.5
2016	730	52.0	14.0	76.2
2017	753	53.0	14.2	71.6
2018	756	53.0	14.2	75
2019	829	52.0	15.9	72.5
2020	807	52.0	15.5	72.6
2021	790	54.0	14.6	65.8
2022	773	48.9	15.8	n/a
2023	802	51.5	15.5	68.7
2024	833	55.6	14.9	82.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tussahaw Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$678 (7.5%)	$8,314 (92.5%)	$8,992
2018	$667 (6.9%)	$9,029 (93.1%)	$9,696
2019	$712 (7.6%)	$8,709 (92.4%)	$9,421

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tussahaw Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 965^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1012^th of 1242 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tussahaw Elementary)	28.3	28.6	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	34.4	29.2	5.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tussahaw Elementary)	35.5	34.8	0.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	44.4	34.4	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tussahaw Elementary)	29.9	25.4	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	35.9	27.4	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tussahaw Elementary)	33.6	25.4	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	43.4	34.3	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tussahaw Elementary)	25.7	14.7	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henry County)	40.3	31	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tussahaw Elementary)	11.1	5.6	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henry County)	32.5	23.1	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Tussahaw Elementary)	26.3	5.6	20.7%
5th Grade Science (Henry County)	33.8	25.5	8.3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	829	802	3.3%
African American	619	595	3.9%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	12	8	33.3%
Hispanic	68	83	22.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	99	53	46.5%
Two or More Races	30	58	93.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	68.7%	3.8%

Schools Near Tussahaw Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tussahaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	225 Coan Dr	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 957-0164	833	56	14.9	82.6%	38 (4.6%)	646 (77.6%)	92 (11.0%)	8 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	16.3	1075^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.9%		19.8	1012^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.5%	63	23.1	20.2	28.8	26.9	19.3	7.6	13.6	$9,421	$712	$8,709
Bethlehem Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Academic Pkwy	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-8571	472	34	14.0	70.3%	29 (6.1%)	352 (74.6%)	46 (9.7%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.1%)	19.2	1017^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.5%		24.9	919^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.0%	98	12.2	19.0	34.4	13.5	20.7	17.8	33.3	$10,737	$273	$10,464
Unity Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1180 Leguin Mill Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-8886	844	60	14.0	72.4%	319 (37.8%)	360 (42.7%)	94 (11.1%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.2%)	31.1	831^st of 1248 public elementary schools	33.4%		35.8	760^th of 1242 public elementary schools	38.8%	71	27.1	22.8	34.0	34.7	42.8	22.8	29.0	$9,908	$272	$9,635
Locust Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	95 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 957-5416	599	42	14.4	75.8%	88 (14.7%)	403 (67.3%)	64 (10.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	26.4	907^th of 1248 public elementary schools	27.3%		21.3	983^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	20.9%	76	24.8	25.8	33.3	15.8	26.9	33.3	29.3	$11,600	$725	$10,875
Luella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	575 Walker Dr	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-2035	652	32	20.6	74.8%	36 (5.5%)	489 (75.0%)	76 (11.7%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	28.4	880^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.5%		36.3	750^th of 1242 public elementary schools	39.6%	130	20.2	24.0	42.9	18.4	20.7	24.6	41.3	$8,443	$271	$8,171
Wesley Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 914-1889	787	47	16.8	83.9%	10 (1.3%)	666 (84.6%)	62 (7.9%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (4.4%)	16.3	1077^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.7%		22.1	972^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	21.7%	105	16.4	22.9	27.4	17.3	18.7	17.6	20.6	$8,935	$772	$8,163
New Hope Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1655 New Hope Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-7362	646	46	14.1	59.9%	392 (60.7%)	139 (21.5%)	63 (9.8%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.2%)	54.6	507^th of 1248 public elementary schools	59.4%		58.7	458^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.1%	49	31.3	45.1	45.3	41.7	50.0	43.6	41.0	$9,288	$273	$9,015
Ola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	278 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 957-5777	889	57	15.5	52.1%	311 (35.0%)	375 (42.2%)	122 (13.7%)	16 (1.8%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.9%)	45.5	619^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.4%		46.3	606^th of 1242 public elementary schools	51.2%	13	36.9	37.4	44.2	34.4	46.6	35.7	28.8	$8,238	$272	$7,966
Oakland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	551 Highway 81 W	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 954-1901	924	53	17.5	84.0%	41 (4.4%)	655 (70.9%)	152 (16.5%)	17 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.3%)	12.3	1150^th of 1248 public elementary schools	7.9%		19.8	1013^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.4%	137	10.8	25.2	22.1	12.2	20.9	12.8	10.1	$10,639	$793	$9,846
Walnut Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 McDonough Pkwy	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 288-8561	753	48	15.8	79.4%	48 (6.4%)	569 (75.6%)	74 (9.8%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)	16.3	1076^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.8%		19.4	1017^th of 1242 public elementary schools	18.1%	59	19.8	18.5	23.3	27.8	14.8	10.7	24.0	$9,932	$722	$9,211

Frequently Asked Questions about Tussahaw Elementary

Is Tussahaw Elementary a good school?

Tussahaw Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Tussahaw Elementary?

Students at Tussahaw Elementary are 78% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% White.

How many students attend Tussahaw Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 833 students attended Tussahaw Elementary.

What district is Tussahaw Elementary in?

Henry County

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