Tussahaw Elementary

www.henry.k12.ga.us/te

886 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.

886

Total Students

57.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tussahaw Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	105
Black	690
Asian	6
Two or More	46
American Indian	3

Black
690 (77.9%)
Hispanic
105 (11.9%)
Two or More
46 (5.2%)
White
36 (4.1%)
Asian
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 31

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Tussahaw Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	132
Grade 1	148
Grade 2	150
Grade 3	150
Grade 4	143
Grade 5	132

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Tussahaw Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	454	51.2%
Male	432	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)